We have an opportunity for a Head of Aero Design to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will be responsible for the management and coordination of all design functions related to the aerodynamic development of the team’s race cars: including design of the team’s 60% scale wind tunnel model, conceptual surface design for computation studies, and the collaboration with the race car design group. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
Lead and coordinate all design groups within the Aerodynamics department (Surface/Model/Mechanical).
Identify and develop processes, procedures, and methods to support all design initiatives, ensuring innovative and efficient solutions.
Ensure design methods are appropriate and coordinated for all aerodynamic development functions: computational and experimental testing, and subsequent full size race car part designs.
Support the design groups to ensure the delivered designs meet overall performance and delivery targets.
Close collaboration with the race car design group to support the optimisation of processes, to ensure efficient and rapid realisation of race car aerodynamic upgrades to the track.
Ensure any design faults/issues are resolved efficiently and timely.
Evaluate, implement, develop, and maintain improved methods of working; and ensure standard design practices are adhered to.
Provide guidance and support to designers within the groups, fostering professional growth and ensuring high quality work.
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