Register Your Interest - Vehicle Design (Powertrain) Industrial Placement
Department: Vehicle Design
Do you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team working together to create the next winning Formula 1 car and help Williams Racing return to the top of the constructors’ championship?
Williams Racing is one of the world’s most iconic Formula One teams, renowned for our teamwork, respect, and engineering excellence. Based in rural Grove, Oxfordshire, we offer an exciting environment filled with driven, supportive, and ambitious individuals. At Williams, you’ll be supported by industry experts and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Your work will directly impact our car's performance and contribute to the future success of Williams.
About the Department:
Vehicle Design is at the heart of engineering disciplines with Williams Racing. A team of highly skilled and experienced designers work closely with all other engineering disciplines within the team such as Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing and Simulation to name a few, to deliver the car design in relentless pursuit of performance using leading edge manufacturing, design and materials technology.
Role Overview:
This role offers a rare opportunity to be involved in the world of Formula 1 from an early stage in your career. The chance to work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry, and to contribute to the development of a car that will compete on the world stage, is incredibly exciting. It's a role that promises both professional growth and the thrill of being part of a high-performance team. As part of Vehicle Design, you will be emersed in the team and given real problems to solve to contribute to our on-track performance. Contributing strongly to delivering new designs and parts for current and future cars, the successful candidate will be fully emersed in a design team producing detailed drawings and assemblies for manufacturing, working from concept through to prototype part design and testing, using a wide range of Metallic, Composite and Additive manufacturing materials.
Your Responsibilities:
Formula one is a fast paced and dynamic environment where a strong engineering, mathematical and problem-solving abilities are important.
Typical responsibilities will include -
* Scheming designs from concept through to detailed designs for manufacture.
* Liaising with multiple engineering departments and disciplines to inform design decisions and deliver to schedule.
* Carrying out calculations to back up designs and liaising with simulation and structures departments on specialist analysis.
* Producing test specifications, information packages and reports for parts in factory and trackside.
* Owning faults and resolving issues.
* Provide data analysis of assemblies where appropriate.
* Work to agreed objectives with key performance indicators.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following:
* Strong background in Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree subject.
* A strong understanding of Engineering basics across Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Materials, Fluid Dynamics, Hydraulics and Mathematics.
* Experience with CAD and Simulation software would be advantageous, as would the MS suite of software.
* A sound knowledge of material application, metallic and composite.
* A relevant interest outside educational environment, such as Rebuilding a car, Aircraft, Racing activities, team-based activities (e.g. Duke of Edinburgh etc.)
* Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
* A strong aptitude for problems solving and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment but also autonomously are key to this role along with a strong Engineering mindset and mathematical skills.
* A proficiency in technical drawing and CAD design would be advantageous, strong communication skills and the ability to work to agreed time scales is imperative. A positive attitude to learn and being part of a high performing team with the ability to adapt is also a key attribute.
What Can Williams Offer You?
At Williams, we pride ourselves on offering more than just a job. We provide an environment where your contributions truly matter:
* Location: Our headquarters in Grove, Oxfordshire, spans a multi-acre complex with state-of-the-art facilities.
* Work-Life Balance: We offer a competitive holiday package, along with access to on-site amenities like a subsidized restaurant, free parking, and large green spaces for relaxation.
* Wellbeing: Enjoy our 24-hour on-site gym, along with free fitness classes such as outdoor bootcamps, Pilates, and yoga.
* Professional Growth: You’ll work with some of the most advanced technologies and brightest minds in motorsport.
* Community: Participate in staff events, open days, and more, fostering a strong sense of community.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a supportive environment and are open to discussing reasonable job adjustments to support your application and employment.
Additional Information:
This job description is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks that are reasonable and within their capabilities.
About Williams Racing
HISTORY IN THE MAKING.
We are on a long-term mission to return to the front of the grid and are looking for the brightest and best talent to help us get there.
At Williams we believe that our people and culture are the secret to success. Our legacy is built on pioneering, a passion for racing, working together to push the boundaries of cutting-edge technology and never giving up - dating right back to our inspirational founder Sir Frank Williams.
Now we are writing the next chapter under the technical leadership of Team Principal James Vowles, underpinned by our values of Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Resilience, and Accountability. Our diverse team of over 1,000 dedicated and determined racers is based at our technology campus in the heart of the UK's Motorsport Valley in rural Oxfordshire. Roles vary from designers and mechanics to machinists and marketers, cooks and cleaners to aerodynamicists and engineers - each one vital to our success.
We have a proud history of inspiring young minds and opening up paths into F1, right the way through from primary school to apprentices and university graduates. Join the next generation of innovators and winners at Williams or find out how a career in motorsport could work for you.
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