Williams Heritage is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design & Engineering Specialist to join our team dedicated to the design, recommissioning, and operation of historic Formula 1 cars. This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of motorsport history and modern engineering, ensuring our heritage vehicles remain authentic and operational to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer components and assemblies for heritage F1 cars, ensuring alignment with the original era specifications.
• Produce schemes, detailed designs, and manufacturing drawings for assembly and installation.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer and car build departments to assess design requirements and support recommissioning efforts.
• Respond to build and manufacturing queries, resolve quality issues, and provide documentation to support assembly and car build.
• Maintain and develop the heritage engineering database using archive materials and operational documentation.
• Communicate effectively across the heritage department and liaise with suppliers and clients.
• Mentor and support the heritage placement student.
• Assist in the preparation, build, and servicing of F1 cars, subcomponents, and pit equipment to Williams standards.
• Ensure all heritage assets, including cars, equipment, and workshop spaces, are maintained and presented to an elite standard for clients, sponsors, and VIP visitors.

Key Accountabilities:

• Uphold Williams Values & Behaviours and promote a culture of excellence.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and brand presentation standards.
• Continuously seek ways to improve personal and departmental performance.
• Understand and adhere to cost cap rules and requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Strong engineering creativity with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret heritage archive data and translate it into design and build documentation.
• Proficiency in basic hand calculations for component strength and functionality.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and graphical, to support the design and build process.
• Experience collaborating across departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of F1 mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Familiarity with composite structure design and engineering.
• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles.