Alpine F1 Team have a new opportunity for a talented Composite Design Engineer to join our Engineering Office.
***This vacancy is now closed***
Working in the Composite Design Group, the successful candidate will undertake the design of a variety composite components. These could either be structural (Chassis, Impact Structures, Wishbones, Wings, etc.) or non-structural (Bodywork, Floor, Ducts etc.).
Responsibilities will include concept design and scheming components from initial Aero surface, defining patterns, moulds and specifying laminates.
On large assemblies, this would involve working in a small project team, or sole charge for less complex part designs.
Furthermore, duties will extend to the necessary component jigs and post-race event problem investigations/resolutions.
Composite Design Engineer
Location:
Enstone
Chipping Norton
UK
Duration:
Full time
Salary:
Competitive
At all times our team members are supported/coached by more experienced senior designers to enhance career development. Appropriate training (GD&T, CPD, etc.) will be offered whilst on-going CATIA skills enhancement is provided by our on-site CAD coaches. Furthermore, there is the opportunity to gain direct experience of trackside operations via our weekend command centre volunteer rota.
Composite Design Engineer – The Person
Candidate’s for this position must have:
• A Mechanical Engineering Masters’ Degree or comparable qualification
• 3-5 years’ post degree relevant design experience using CAD in high level motorsport
• Experience of composite pre-impregnated materials and manufacturing techniques
• An understanding of implications of car performance when considering design criteria
• Ability to approach design tasks by application of engineering first principles
Candidates must be self-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision and delivering high quality designs to crucial deadlines. They will be a team player and possess excellent communication skills.
Our offer to you
Along with a competitive salary, we offer a range of excellent benefits including car schemes, pension, free onsite gym, subsidised canteen and many others. Please apply with current CV, salary expectations, details of your notice period Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
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