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.
Role Purpose:
To work as a leading figure within the aerodynamic development program. To increase the generation of new aerodynamic concepts and to constructively challenge group thinking on regulations and other design constraints to achieve the best results possible.
Operational Duties:
- Lead the technical car development for an area of the F1 aero package, adding performance by defining concepts and aerodynamics directions
- Leads a team of aerodynamicists, developing a culture of ‘challenging the status quo’ across the group by example and questioning
- Setting and achieving targets, bringing creativity and innovation to the aero development group
- Drive the development of tools and methodologies, assisting with recruitment, supporting team development and contribute to the overall technical leadership of the department, acting as a role model
- Interact with the main DO and other areas of the organisation in the definition of the car design
- Best use of WT/CFD personnel and tools to achieve aerodynamic performance targets
- Awareness and understanding of the aero package within the group’s area of responsibility with a proactive attitude towards both continual improvements and technical innovations
- Thorough analysis and reporting of CFD/WT results to establish robust aerodynamic solutions.
- Planning for / running of accurate and efficient WT tests
- Maintain positive relationships and clear communication of information throughout the department and across the team
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Extensive experience of F1 Aerodynamics development at the highest level
- Proven track record of developing aerodynamic concepts and ensuring success in practice
- A thorough understanding of the requirements of overall car performance
- Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work with a wide range of groups and constructively challenge current thinking
- Natural coach and mentor, able to support continual improvement across the organisation by asking great questions
- Ability to develop strong relationships within a high pressure environment
- Strong analytical and decision making skills
- Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Health & Safety
- Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards. Ensuring that all employees are aware of and comply with the Company Health and safety requirements and policy.
Staff Development & Training
- Implement the company’s Health & Safety policy.
- Management training
- Technical training
This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder will be required to carry out from time to time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.
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
