The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world’s leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
Job Title:
Chassis, Bodywork & Wings (CBW) Design Engineer – Graduate
Reports To:
Head of CBW
Department:
Chassis, Bodywork & Wings (CBW)
About the Department:
The Chassis, Bodywork and Wings Department plays a critical role in developing innovative solutions that deliver performance to our Formula 1 cars. Our team of skilled Design Engineers works tirelessly to deliver right 1st time, structurally optimal car parts, directly influencing our performance on the track.
Role Overview:
As the CBW Design Engineer post-holder, you’ll play a critical role to support the CBW Team to generate the most advanced, performant and reliable designs to agreed timeframes, optimising mass, stiffness and design for manufacture. 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.
Your Responsibilities:
As a CBW Design Engineer Graduate at Williams, you will be responsible for the following:
• Assisting the delivery of projects assigned, along with the Principal / Senior Engineers and Head of Department.
• Delivery of engineering designs, drawings and laminates in accordance to defined standards and procedures.
• Contribute to Research and Development projects within the department.
• Liaison with other engineers and support the wider organisation, Manufacturing, Quality, Prototype and Test, Trackside etc.
• Proactively address Faults, Manufacturing queries / feedback and other related departmental tasks
• An active role in the Vehicle Design Vision, Goals and Strategy to create a best in industry high performance design team.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following:
• Strong background in mechanical, automotive or Aerospace Engineering gained through work experience or academic study.
• Solid understanding of CAD (preferably NX)
• Modern day Composites experience with exposure to Design & Manufacturing processes (highly desirable)
• Motorsport experience through internships, formula student or personal projects (desirable)
• Proficiency in CAD preferably NX.
• Basic understanding of composites design including material and manufacturing processes
• Effective problem-solving ability
• Strong communication skills
• Positive & proactive Attitude
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments
