Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Design
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We are currently seeking for Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Design. The successful candidates will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing composite components or assemblies, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and creating detailed specifications and designs, including necessary tooling and lay-up books. Working closely as part of a team of designers, you will be in charge of producing designs (including the respective tooling) and drawings as well as providing full documentation in English. An essential part of the functions is to ensure on-time delivery of projects within agreed cost limits. Be part of our research and development and works motorsport team in Cologne, Germany.
Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical and negotiating skills? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 450-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.
What we offer:
- exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
- attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
- a challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion
Your tasks:
- undertake the concept scheming and designing of, structural and non-structural, composite components or assemblies
- generating detailed specifications of various composite components as well as associated component testing
- responsible for design and development of high-end race car components.
- definition of drawings, ply books and full documentation in English
- developing the tooling, jigs and fixtures for component production, inspection and testing
- continuously optimize component designs for performance, manufacturability, and efficiency in close collaboration with internal departments and feedback from the racetrack
- engage in workload planning for the composite design group in partnership with key business collaborators
- ensure on-time delivery of projects within agreed cost limits
Your Skills:
- have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
- high-level knowledge and relevant experience in motorsport parts layout and the design of high-performance components. F1 experience from an F1 team or supplier to an F1 team, 4-5 years is a clear advantage.
- display sound knowledge and hands-on experience of carbon composite design technologies and laminate definition, including structural components and crash structures
- understanding of production methods used in composite fabrication and machine shop operations
- relevant work experience on CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, solid and surface design. Additional experience in CATIA CPD, is a clear advantage
- strong team player and open mind approach to support other team members
- collaborate effectively under stress, consistently delivering top-quality results on time
- open minded approach to the dynamic environment of Motorsport
- flexible approach to working hours
- quick, pragmatical problem-solver with a target-oriented mindset
- good level of the English language, verbally and in writing