Head of Motorsports Engineering
10 hours ago
Oxford
MGI Engineering Ltd is looking for a Head of Motorsports Engineering to join our highly skilled team to deliver cutting-edge solutions in the aerospace, automotive, motorsport and marine sectors. MGI Engineering is accelerating the creation of technologies towards a net carbon zero future. Founded in 2003 by our CEO Mike Gascoyne, MGI Engineering has circa 20 full-time engineering staff based in Witney, Oxfordshire, delivering innovative technology solutions to wider mainstream and newly developing industry sectors. We are a very dynamic team with many exciting clients and projects. We pride ourselves on having a can-do attitude. The technical team leverages its extensive experience in the F1 industry to deliver customised, highly innovative solutions to meet our client’s specific requirements within different sectors. Our DNA is rooted in extensive, fast-paced R&D development, on-time and within-budget delivery, and reliance on a trusted international network of partners and specialists. We believe in sustainability, mobility and reusable energy technology across all our supported sectors. The ideal candidate will be skilled in CAD modelling NX (preferable) or Catia with significant design experience of both composite and metallic components for high-performing vehicles. Further, the candidate will have significant experience managing a technical team through multiple projects. Reporting directly to the Chief Technical Officer, this role will be responsible for: • Leading a variety of end-to-end Motorsport projects, with a focus on timely and cost-effective delivery., • Interpreting and translating customer requirements into actionable design and engineering solutions., • Driving the continual improvement of design practices and engineering processes., • Ensuring adherence to company quality standards, including AS 9100D (training available if required)., • Championing process optimisation and the introduction of new engineering methodologies., • Minimum HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field., • Expert-level proficiency in CAD modelling, preferably with Siemens NX., • In-depth knowledge of the design and manufacturing of composite and metallic components., • Ability to apply your knowledge to solve fundamental engineering solutions., • Extensive experience working in F1 or other high-performance racing series., • Experienced user of CAD surfacing tools and advanced modelling techniques., • Hands-on experience with mechanical materials and manufacturing processes.