Associate, Composite Design Engineer

Job description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.


Purpose of the role:

  • Composite component and tooling design for F1 Race car
  • You will be responsible for conceptual and detail design of composite parts and metallic parts and tooling, including the installations within the composite monocoque for the F1 race car to achieve solutions which optimises opportunities for composite structures, electrical and systems installations whilst providing an environment for the drivers to perform at their peak performance level.
  • The role will involve understanding and developing the topology and mechanical specification of hoses and harnesses, creating CAD routings, box positions, and associated brackets, conduits, cooling ducts and mounting components; and any manufacturing tooling.
  • Reporting to the Head of Monocoque Design

Responsibilities:

  • Conceptual and detail design of composite car parts and tooling
  • Conceptual and detail design of metallic car parts, jig parts and test jigs
  • When required, to assist in design work related to bodywork, suspension, systems and transmission components

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or similar
  • Good knowledge of racing car components and systems
  • Understanding of composite and metallic materials and manufacturing techniques
  • Experience in CAD modelling and drafting, previous experience of Catia V5 / 3DExp preferable
  • Good PC skills – Word / Excel
  • Experience or exposure of a motorsport environment beneficial

Personal Attributes:

  • Self-motivated
  • High initiative level.
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines


What McLaren can offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.

Unternehmen / Organisation: 
McLaren F1 Team