Overview
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is backed by TWG Global and GM, focused on disruption, innovation, and a high-performance culture. We are building from the ground up, combining start-up energy with the leadership of a global brand. This is a values-driven environment where bold ambition meets technical excellence, with opportunities to shape process and practice.
As a Senior Model Design Engineer, you will deliver physical components for aerodynamic development, directly influencing car performance in the wind tunnel. You will work at our Silverstone facility within a highly skilled team focused on technical excellence and relentless innovation.
This role provides end-to-end ownership of complex design projects, encouraging challenging conventional approaches and proposing smarter, faster, more efficient workflows. Your ideas will be heard and expected in a culture that values initiative and creativity.
Closing Date: 10th October 2025.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, well-validated parts for wind tunnel testing in line with aerodynamic targets
* Lead complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, quality-checking, and documentation
* Continuously improve the functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to optimize wind tunnel test efficiency
* Drive the development and implementation of improved design workflows and standards
* Collaborate closely with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to ensure alignment with technical specifications
* Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team capability and modeling best practices
* Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them as needed
Requirements
* Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline or equivalent
* Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA) and experience in using FEA for structural validation of parts
* Strong understanding of parametric modeling, part robustness, and model layout principles
* Solid knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including composites and advanced digital manufacturing techniques
* Deep understanding of GD&T and its application and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
* Enthusiastic contributor to a collaborative, inclusive, and open culture and highly detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering work right the first time
* Willing to travel and work flexible hours during race season
Company and Equality
A team like no other. The Cadillac Formula 1 Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. We offer industry-leading pension, generous time off, and significant career development opportunities.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
At The Cadillac Formula 1 Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.
Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.
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