Job Description
Williams Heritage is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design & Engineering Specialist to join our team dedicated to the design, recommissioning, and operation of historic Formula 1 cars. This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of motorsport history and modern engineering, ensuring our heritage vehicles remain authentic and operational to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and engineer components and assemblies for heritage F1 cars, ensuring alignment with the original era specifications.
* Produce schemes, detailed designs, and manufacturing drawings for assembly and installation.
* Collaborate with the Chief Engineer and car build departments to assess design requirements and support recommissioning efforts.
* Respond to build and manufacturing queries, resolve quality issues, and provide documentation to support assembly and car build.
* Maintain and develop the heritage engineering database using archive materials and operational documentation.
* Communicate effectively across the heritage department and liaise with suppliers and clients.
* Mentor and support the heritage placement student.
* Assist in the preparation, build, and servicing of F1 cars, subcomponents, and pit equipment to Williams standards.
* Ensure all heritage assets, including cars, equipment, and workshop spaces, are maintained and presented to an elite standard for clients, sponsors, and VIP visitors.
Key Accountabilities:
* Uphold Williams Values & Behaviours and promote a culture of excellence.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and brand presentation standards.
* Continuously seek ways to improve personal and departmental performance.
* Understand and adhere to cost cap rules and requirements.
Core Competencies:
* Strong engineering creativity with exceptional attention to detail.
* Ability to interpret heritage archive data and translate it into design and build documentation.
* Proficiency in basic hand calculations for component strength and functionality.
* Clear communication skills, both verbal and graphical, to support the design and build process.
* Experience collaborating across departments in a fast-paced environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of F1 mechanical systems and assemblies.
* Familiarity with composite structure design and engineering.
* Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Level:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, with relevant design experience in motorsport, aerospace, or a related field.
* Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter Engineering (TCE).
This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities
Additional Information
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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.