Lead T&D Design Engineer
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
Are you ready to take ownership of critical test and development activities within a world‑class motorsport environment? We’re looking for a highly skilled T&D Lead Engineer to drive innovation, efficiency and performance across our Test & Development department.
In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure our test capabilities, equipment, and processes stay at the forefront of engineering excellence. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact engineering role that shapes the future of our testing capability.
In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure our test capabilities, equipment, and processes stay at the forefront of engineering excellence. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact engineering role that shapes the future of our testing capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Own all test and development activity within your assigned functional area.
- Work closely with Planning, Structures and Design teams to assess incoming test requirements.
- Ensure delivery of all key T&D equipment, TAP tests and data for your area.
- Organise and coordinate design, test and build activity based on engineering needs.
- Manage job lists, deadlines and deliverables to ensure on‑time execution of all objectives.
- Allocate responsibilities and lead the day‑to‑day workload of individuals within your function area.
- Oversee the design of new equipment, test rigs, methods and software tools to support data processing and analysis.
- Ensure results are clearly communicated, reported and stored for future use.
- Drive strategic improvements in test methods, instrumentation and processes to boost efficiency and data quality.
- Provide regular updates to the Head of T&D, highlighting successes and flagging risks early.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree‑level education (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience in a similar role within motorsport.
- Strong CAD capability — ideally with Catia and 3DX.
- Ability to lead development projects through to successful delivery.
- A creative and innovative mindset with a strong problem‑solving approach.
- Calm, confident decision‑making under pressure.
- Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage both your workload and others’.
- Enthusiasm, versatility and a proven commitment to reliability and professionalism.