Formula 1 covers a huge range of disciplines across a wide array of industry sectors, drawing the very best from our teams of technicians, engineers and media rights specialists and encouraging the creativity of experts in the fields of digital and traditional media, marketing and communications. From timekeeping, to software development, broadcast engineering and content creation, we are truly the 11th Formula 1 team.
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Mechanical Design team who would be based at our Biggin Hill office. Do you have what it takes to be part of the world’s greatest sport and entertainment spectacle?
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions (including comprehensive documentation).
Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
Support, modify, maintain & repair all FOM mechanical systems (in the UK and abroad), including rapid fault finding, evaluation and diagnosing of problems that occur, in an accurate and timely manner.
Carrying out 3D modelling & 2D design/ draught work whilst maintaining/ updating and modifying existing designs/ diagrams.
Carry out full design cycle project/task work, through Conception, Design, Development, Prototyping, Testing, Diagnosing, Manufacture and Commissioning. Produce high quality, reliable products/ systems that require the minimal of maintenance and support. Estimate accurately project and tasks duration and costing.
Produce appropriate and complete documentation for all designs/ enhancements/ projects worked on. Report (including producing reports) as required by the R&D Groups’ Management.
Hand over completed projects & assembly modifications to operationally responsible departments, with relevant documentation and assist operational departments as required regarding any issues that may arise.
Liaise efficiently with other staff/ departments/ teams and outside organisations (manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies), establishing and maintaining effective and efficient relations, overcoming problems and defining requirements.
Decompose complex problems and produce simple and effective solutions, whilst also designing innovative cutting-edge solutions for other projects.
Administer of Windchill/PDMLink, drawing identification database and Drawing Office documentation.
Perform the role of R&D (Mechanical) support representative at events abroad. Also occasionally travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist co-ordinate rigging and de-rigging mechanical equipment and structures as required.
Support, advise and from time to time assist operational departments with their activities and duties, also assist Technicians when required.
About You:
Extensive experience in designing with PTC Creo 2.0 or above.
Experience of using AutoCAD 2015 or above.
Experience in administering and releasing using Windchill PDMLink 10.1.
Experience in mathematical analysis for complex designs.
Experience and in-depth knowledge of drawing standards specifically technical product specification BS8888
Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks, being capable of working on large projects and small tasks in parallel.
Working effectively/efficiently in a team as well as individually.
The ability to adapt effectively to changing targets and objectives and ensure tight deadlines are achieved.
Ability to communicate clearly and in a professional manner with colleagues, team members, other departments, managers & outside organisations.
The ability to work with the minimal of supervision.
Full UK/EU Driving License
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