After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid for 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has more than 500 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 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.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to be part of the Aero R&D Team in the role of Senior Aero R&D Design Engineer
Purpose
To generate ideas, schemes, designs and developments for the wind tunnel model to improve the performance and efficiency of our wind tunnel test programme.
This varied role encompasses mechanical and R&D requirements of the wind tunnel model and full-Size Aero Testing Equipment.
Primary Responsibilities
- To provide design schemes from concept stage to component design, assemblies and detail drawings.
- To mechanically engineer designs and problem solve issues arising from Aero R&D projects.
- To take ownership for the design and management of Aero R&D projects.
- To develop project plans, specifications, and schedules to achieve the delivery of Aero R&D Projects.
- To assist in mentoring of the group’s other engineers.
- To communicate effectively with other departments.
- To propose and manage new projects and developments where possible and relevant.
- To oversee other designers’ schemes from concept through to detail design drawings, tooling and assemblies as required.
- Define component and assembly test specifications.
- 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 attend and proactively participate in meetings as required.
- To work proactively, responsibly, and professionally.
Skills & Knowledge Required
- To provide design schemes from concept stage to component design, assemblies and detail drawings.
- To mechanically engineer designs and problem solve issues arising from Aero R&D projects.
- To take ownership for the design and management of Aero R&D projects.
- To develop project plans, specifications, and schedules to achieve the delivery of Aero R&D Projects.
- To assist in mentoring of the group’s other engineers.
- To communicate effectively with other departments.
- To propose and manage new projects and developments where possible and relevant.
- To oversee other designers’ schemes from concept through to detail design drawings, tooling and assemblies as required.
- Define component and assembly test specifications.
- 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 attend and proactively participate in meetings as required.
- To work proactively, responsibly, and professionally.
Location
The role will be based at the Silverstone Factory.
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm 1 hour for lunch.
Additional hours may be required as work dictates.
Role
Role is a permanent position with Aston Martin F1 Team.
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.