Composites Lead Engineer
Application Deadline: 9 November 2025
Department: Composite Design
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Silverstone
Reporting To: Bruce Eddington
Description
At Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, we're on an exciting journey driven by passion, precision, and performance. Based at our state-of-the-art technology campus in Silverstone, we\'re building a team capable of challenging at the very front of the grid.
We are now seeking a Composites Lead Engineer to take a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of composite components for our Formula 1 car. You\'ll lead a talented team of design engineers, driving the development of cutting-edge solutions that deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and manufacturing quality.
This is a rare opportunity to influence the performance of a Formula 1 car at the highest level, in a team committed to achieving our goal of consistently challenging at the top of the FIA Constructors\' Championship.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of design engineers in the concept, design, testing, and development of composite components and assemblies.
* Oversee design schemes from initial concept through to detailed drawings, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing.
* Manage surface components and laminate specification booklets to the highest standards of accuracy and performance.
* Provide technical leadership and hands-on support throughout assembly, testing, and development phases.
* Drive continuous improvement in design concepts, manufacturing methods, and associated tooling and fixtures.
* Plan, prioritise, and monitor group projects to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
* Delegate effectively to balance workloads and maximise the team\'s output.
* Anticipate and manage potential technical challenges to ensure robust and innovative solutions.
* Mentor, coach, and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
* Take an active role in recruitment, onboarding, and performance management within the group.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging composite technologies and F1 design standards.
* Champion best practice in Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across all activities.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification in a Composite Engineering discipline.
* Proven experience as a Senior Composite Design Engineer within a Formula 1 environment.
* Demonstrated success delivering complex composite assemblies under demanding timescales.
* Strong proficiency in 3D CAD systems - ideally CATIA, with expertise in solid modelling and composite manufacturing techniques.
* Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity within motorsport.
* Effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
* Calm, confident decision-maker under pressure, with a meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative mindset.
* Innovative thinker with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-moving, performance-driven environment.
* Committed, reliable, and results-oriented, with a genuine passion for continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you\'ll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
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