Job summary
FORMULA ONE TEAM - SILVERSTONE
Key skills required for this role
FEA, STRUCTURES, COMPOSITES, CATIA
Important
FEA, STRUCTURES, COMPOSITES, CATIA
Job description
FEA Group Leader - Composites
Location: Silverstone / Brackley | Sector: Motorsport | Type: Permanent
Matchtech are working on behalf of a prestigious Formula One team to recruit an experienced FEA Group Leader within their Composite Structures division.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing group at the cutting edge of motorsport engineering. You'll be guiding a team of talented stress engineers, developing analytical strategies, and supporting the evolution of one of the most advanced composite structures programmes on the grid.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a team of stress engineers, providing clear guidance and leadership.
* Oversee FEA and hand calculations on a wide variety of composite components.
* Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality analysis reports and structural documentation.
* Develop and improve internal FEA methodologies and standards.
* Support recruitment, training, and mentoring of new team members.
* Manage team performance through regular appraisals, reviews, and disciplinary processes where required.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Design, Transmission, and Engine Installation.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in composite analysis processes.
What We're Looking For:
* A degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
* Extensive experience in a senior or lead stress role within Formula 1 or top-tier motorsport.
* Proven leadership skills and previous team management experience.
* Strong working knowledge of FEA tools such as ABAQUS, Hyperworks, and Laminate Modeller.
* Experience using Catia V6.
* Solid understanding of material behaviour and composite structures.
* Excellent communication skills and a solution-focused approach under pressure.
This role is primarily based at the team's state-of-the-art facilities in Silverstone / Brackley, with occasional travel as required.