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    4. Graduate Composite Design Engineer Woking 2024
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    At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory. Performance for our people, our business and our partners. It’s about more than winning. It’s about hitting the highest standards, and then raising the bar again.

    Please note – though this is an entry-level role that is suitable for recent graduates, we are looking for candidates who are able to start immediately or within the next few months. This is not a September 2024 start role.

    Purpose of the role

    • Composite component and tooling design for F1 Race car
    • You will be responsible for conceptual and detail design of composite and metallic race car parts including any manufacturing tooling required. The components in this area of car include bodywork, floors, wings, monocoque and all crash structures
    • Reporting to the Head of Bodywork

    Responsibilities

    • Conceptual and detail design of composite car parts and tooling
    • Conceptual and detail design of metallic car parts, jig parts and test jigs
    • When required, to assist in design work related to suspension, systems and transmission components

    Job requirements

    Knowledge, skills and experience

    • Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or similar
    • Good knowledge of racing car components and systems
    • Understanding of composite and metallic materials and manufacturing techniques
    • Experience in CAD modelling and drafting, previous experience of Catia V5 / 3DExp preferable
    • Basic PC skills – Word / Excel
    • Experience or exposure of a motorsport environment beneficial

    Personal attributes

    • Self-motivated
    • High initiative level.
    • Good problem-solving skills
    • Good communication skills
    • Great attention to detail
    • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

    Key information

    • The closing date for this role will be Sunday 22nd October, we cannot accept any applications after this time.
    • We will be in touch in the week commencing the 23rd with an update on your application

    What McLaren can offer?

    We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

    We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

    McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

    We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.