Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical)

The company:
Williams is one of the world’s leading Formula 1 teams. It exists purely to race in the top echelon of motor racing, where it has been winning Grands Prix for more than three decades. The Williams name has been synonymous with top-level Motorsport since the 1960s.

The position:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Aerodynamics department.

Ideally the candidates should have 5 years or more in a mechanical design role within a high level motorsport or automotive environment, have a good attention to detail, work calmly and accurately under pressure, work positively and enthusiastically in a small team and have a flexible attitude to helping fulfil the requirements of the department.

Key operational duties:
Complete project design cycle from scheming, through to design and detailing using 3D modelling software is crucial in the success of this role.
Your designs will make use of good engineering practise to achieve components that are flexible, modular, practical, and sympathetic with manufacturing processes.
Conceptual and detail design of metallic, composite and ADM components for use on our wind tunnel model and full size aero test car

Ideal credentials:
strong communication skills
natural ability to take initiative and respond quickly and effectively to problems
flexible approach to working hours, particularly when faced with tight deadlines.   

What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in Grove, Oxfordshire. Aside from the benefits which can be found at the bottom of this job description, We can also offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a short 5 minutes’ from Wantage, our closest town centre. We have an on-site gym which is free to use for all staff and contractors and we also have a subsidised restaurant on site.

All applications must be received by 24/12/2021

The Williams Group is an equal opportunity employer who value diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you.