CAD Designer Formula 1 Chassis & Composite Components
We are seeking a highly skilled CAD Designer to join our Formula 1 chassis design team specializing in the development of composite components and assemblies. This role involves the design optimization and engineering of highperformance composite structures and related equipment essential to the cars performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop composite components and assemblies for the chassis area including chassis bodywork wings suspension components brake ducts gearbox casings and driver fit elements.
- Utilise solid modeling surface modeling 2D drafting and 2D/3D playbooks to optimize part geometry for performance weight and manufacturability.
- Create tooling and equipment designs necessary for the industrialization of composite parts such as models molds and bonding fixtures.
- Ensure designs meet stringent structural aerodynamic and weight requirements balancing performance reliability and production feasibility.
- Work within PLM Windchill for design data management ensuring accuracy revision control and efficient collaboration.
- Apply expertise in Catia V5 with a preference for experience in CPE/CPM modules to deliver highquality CAD models and technical drawings.
- Collaborate closely with aerodynamics structural analysis manufacturing and race engineering teams to refine and validate designs.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a CAD Designer in motorsport aerospace or highperformance engineering environments.
- Strong proficiency in Catia V5 with knowledge of CPE/CPM modules being a plus.
- Experience in composite materials design including an understanding of layup strategies manufacturing constraints and bonding techniques.
- Familiarity with PLM Windchill or similar Product Lifecycle Management systems.
- Ability to interpret and generate 2D technical drawings and 3D models with precision.
- Strong problemsolving skills with a focus on design optimization weight reduction and manufacturability.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities ensuring smooth collaboration across departments.
Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in Formula 1 LMP or other highlevel motorsport categories.
- Understanding of aerodynamic and structural performance requirements in motorsport applications.
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques for composites including autoclave curing RTM and hand layup processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cuttingedge Formula 1 components pushing the limits of performance precision and innovation in one of the most demanding engineering environments in the world.
Additional Information :
- 3 month contract opportunity
- Rate will depend of experience
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract