Mechanical Design Engineer

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Founder of Sinclair James | Exec Recruiters & Exclusive Talent Partners to F1, Motorsport, Aviation & High-Tech Companies.

Sinclair James is offering a minimum 1-year contract for a Consultant Mechanical Design Engineer.

This contract will provide the consultant engineer the opportunity to work on some of the world's most elite motorsports engineering projects across Single-Seater, Hypercar, and Endurance Racing categories.

As a consultant Mechanical Design Engineer with Sinclair James, here are just some of the main topics you will be tasked with:

• Clean-sheet designing high-performance mechanical components and assemblies for racing cars.
• Development of suspension (concept, kinematics, components), chassis, cooling systems, engine integration, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, and wheels.
• Identify and implement technical solutions to meet internal customer needs.
• Deliver complete 3D and 2D designs using CATIA V5, including solid and surface modeling.
• Collaborate with simulation teams to ensure optimal integration of design concepts.
• Working closely with project managers to ensure the timely delivery of the package of work milestones and consistent evaluation of the budget, risks, and supply chain constraints.
• Overseeing the design mock-up process within the design office.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations across all projects.

To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in either Motorsport or Hypercar engineering projects.
• Demonstrate a track record in the clean-sheet design of high-performance mechanical components including suspension systems, chassis, cooling systems, power unit integration, hydraulic systems, fuel systems.
• Advanced user in CATIA V5.
• Fluent in English with the ability to hold technical discussions both written and verbal.
• Provide 2 professional references.
• Ideally, hold UK or EU residency.
• Willing to undertake routine business travel and work onsite at our partner's technical offices located in Europe - just some of the locations you could expect to travel to include Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Spain.

If you have the expertise and passion for motorsports and advanced engineering, then apply now! We look forward to receiving your application.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing