Job Description:

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong motorsport background? Do you want to design the chassis components and mechanical systems that go racing on an F1 car?
 
Rise Search is recruiting for a Formula 1 team that is looking for a senior engineer to join its mechanical design office. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants high-performance, reliable and lightweight designs, and who enjoys seeing their work through from CAD to the track.
 
The role is fully on site in Italy. UK-based candidates must be willing to relocate. It is a permanent, staff position, and freelance, contract or remote arrangements are not available.
 
You will report to the Design Team Leader and work closely with colleagues across design, production and the trackside team. Your work will cover chassis components and mechanical assemblies, including suspension, wheels, and the hydraulic, fuel and cooling systems, as well as the equipment used for car homologation and trackside operations.
 
Your responsibilities as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:
 

• Designing F1 chassis components and mechanical assemblies.
• Using solid modelling, surface modelling and 2D drawings to create high-performance, reliable and optimally sized solutions.
• Owning components across suspension, wheels, and the hydraulic, fuel and cooling systems.
• Designing homologation and trackside equipment, such as legality check and pit stop equipment.
• Managing the design mock-up activity within the design office.
• Building strong working relationships across all departments.

 
Your current experience which will help you as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:
 

• A Mechanical Engineering degree.
• At least 6 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 in professional motorsport or F1.
• Strong 3D CAD skills across solid modelling, surface modelling and 2D drawings.
• Solid mechanical aptitude, with some composites knowledge.
• A strong technical background in racing cars, with a methodical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Fluent English, calm under pressure, and happy to travel occasionally and work flexible hours, including some weekends.

 
What you can expect as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:
 

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• A permanent, senior position within a Formula 1 team.
• Your work directly influencing car performance on track.
• Real ownership of components from design through to the track.
• The chance to build your career in Italy, at the heart of Formula 1.

 
If you are interested in the role, please click apply and the Rise Search Limited team will be in touch with more details.