Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Head of Aero Test Operations
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Lead Engineer - Aero Mechanical Design to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will lead a skilled group of design engineers in helping develop the team’s 60% wind tunnel model and testing facility, designing, and developing mechanical and electromechanical systems for the model. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Management and responsibility of the Mechanical Design Team.
- Lead the delivery of high quality designed mechanical parts for the wind tunnel model.
- Management of the Aero mechanical design workload and meeting required targets.
- Management and responsibility for complete design projects in all aspects of the design of the mechanical systems used on the wind tunnel model, test facility and aero instrumentation.
- Analyze and optimize designs to improve the performance and reliability of engineering systems.
- Evaluate, implement, develop, and maintain improved methods of working.
- Lead discussions with the aero department stakeholders to complete mechanical design solutions that achieve the project scope.
- Evaluate, implement and contribute new ideas in design methodology including process and procedures.
- Investigate and research new technologies and materials to be used in the development of mechanical systems.
- Mentor junior members of the group.
- Implement and manage standard design practices, ensuring these are adhered to.
- Occasional travel may be required as part of this role.
Requirements
- A minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in a similar role within the motorsport industry.
- Extensive experience of mechanical design using 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA).
- Strong knowledge and understanding of complex mechanical engineering.
- Ability to apply structural engineering techniques for part validation (FEA).
- Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques including composite manufacture and advanced digital manufacture.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of GD&T and its application.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
- Ability to line manage / lead teams effectively.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
- Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
- Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.