After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team has more than 700 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.
We have a new opportunity available for a Composite Design Engineer.
PURPOSE
- To be an effective part of a team of design engineers responsible for the scheme, design, testing and development stages of varied composite components
- To actively contribute to the Team’s primary objective of consistently being a top three team in the FIA Constructor’s Championship
Primary Responsibilities
- To provide design schemes from concept stage for component design, assemblies and associated jigs, patterns and tooling
- To surface components and define laminate specification booklets
- To provide follow up support on these projects during assembly and testing and development
- To provide practical solutions to resolve issues arising from testing and development
- To proactively participate in developing, implementing and improving design concepts
- To attend and proactively participate in meetings as required
- To work proactively, responsibly and professionally at all times and to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure
- To chair, attend and proactively participate in meetings as required
- To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard and maintain thorough and current working knowledge of composite design
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a composite engineering-based discipline
- Previous experience of producing high level design schemes and detailed drawings of complex assemblies to a demanding schedule
- Experience of 3D CAD systems ideally with good working knowledge of Catia V5 surfacing
- Good working knowledge of solid modelling techniques and composite manufacturing techniques using pre-preg technology
- Relevant design experience in an F1 environment
- Possess an innovative and flexible approach to creative problem solving, new disciplines and environments
- Ability to demonstrate a strong analytical approach to all stages of a design project
- Ability to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales
- Possess commitment and proven reliability
- Be results driven, self-motivated, enthusiastic and versatile
- Excellent working knowledge of IT packages
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a demanding and changing environment
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, Health & Safety
The role will be based at the Silverstone Factory however there may be a requirement to travel as and when requested to meet the requirements of the Company.
This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to work. Subject to the discretion of the Company, the post holder will carry out the duties specified above together with such other duties or tasks for the Company as reasonably required. You may also be required to perform additional duties for the Company from time to time commensurate with your skills and experience.