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.
Are you ready to be part of the exhilarating world of motorsport and play a crucial role in creating cutting-edge engineering solutions? Williams Racing is looking for a passionate and skilled Design Engineer to join our Vehicle Design team and help us deliver innovation and excellence on and off the track.
About the Role:
As a Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of engineering projects from concept through to detail design, supporting Research & Development, manufacturing, car build, and testing programs. Your work will directly contribute to the mechanical integration of electronic systems and harnesses across our vehicles, ensuring optimal performance.
Main Duties
Collaborate with Electronics Engineers to design enclosures, wiring, and instrumentation installations across the entire car.
Participate in hardware design reviews, providing valuable insights and feedback on various designs.
Develop and oversee mechanical tests, including vibration and shock tests, ensuring all equipment is validated for use on the car.
Design rig fixtures for the validation of electronic assemblies, sensors, and actuators.
Liaise with Mechanical, Composites, and Aero groups to integrate electronic hardware into the car, managing component deadlines and interdependencies.
Partner with production and inspection teams to resolve manufacturing issues and contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Take ownership of specific components, progressing from conceptual design to delivering high-quality parts for the car.
Deliver structurally efficient, cost-effective designs with a strong focus on mass, stiffness, and cost trade-offs.
Perform supporting calculations for structural and functional analysis.
Ensure concise and clear communication across teams and stakeholders.
Conduct thorough fault analysis and implement timely rectifications.
Exhibit flexibility with working hours and actively contribute as part of a collaborative design team.
Adhere to company quality and safety standards in all tasks.
Core Competencies
Proficiency with software systems used in vehicle design.
Comprehensive understanding of engineering designs and component drawings aligned with defined standards and procedures.
Self-motivated and innovative, capable of working efficiently under pressure with minimal supervision.
A collaborative team player who leads by example with an open-minded, responsible, and constructive attitude.
Skilled in building and maintaining a high-performance team culture through engagement and support.
Approachable, with sound judgment and a high level of personal integrity.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and deliver results on time.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, or a related engineering discipline.
CAD expertise, with experience in NX and Teamcenter preferred (training available for other systems).
Mechanical design experience, ideally within a motorsport environment.
Knowledge of GD&T and experience working to a defined drawing standard, such as BS8888.
The ideal candidate would have previous experience with Harness routing and the integration of Electronics components
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
