Machine Shop Production Engineer
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
We have a new opportunity for a Production Engineer to join our Metallic Machining Group within the Machine Shop.
Reporting to the Machine Shop Production Manager, you will lead and manage machining projects within our Production Engineering team, delivering industry-leading, precision components to meet challenging schedules for our F1 race car, wind tunnel, and customer programmes. With a passion for engineering excellence, you will enhance the capability of our metallic manufacturing areas by delivering and implementing a range of engineering-driven improvement projects.
Key Accountabilities:
Act as technical lead on complex, high-value manufacturing projects.
Design work-holding solutions and staged models using Siemens NX CAD.
Collaborate with Design and Inspection teams to optimise Design for Manufacture and GD&T.
Create CNC programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis machines using Siemens NX CAM and Vericut.
Define and refine machining processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times & enhance quality.
Evaluate emerging machining technologies, tooling and automation to maintain high-performance.
Document best-practice CAM processes and ensure continuous improvement across all machining operations.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining related issues.
Candidate Profile:
A recognised apprenticeship and relevant engineering qualifications.
Proven experience in precision machining and CNC programming.
A strong background in 5-axis CNC machining, along with extensive experience in CAD/CAM use.
Knowledge of Siemens NX or other high-end CAM Platforms.
An understanding of CNC programming, tooling strategies, and machining processes for complex components.
Proven experience in continuous improvement, including identifying and implementing capability upgrades.
Experienced in managing high-value, complex manufacturing projects from concept to delivery.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate across Design, Inspection, and Production teams.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Highly organised with a logical, process-driven approach to problem-solving.
Benefits
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why Us
We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.
From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.
Your Application
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
