Job Description
Job Title: Model Maker
Reports to: Head of Model Shop
Department: Aerodynamics - Model Shop
3 Shift Rotation - 0600-1430 / 1430-2230 / 2200-0630
Ignite Your Passion for Precision in Formula One
Do you dream of playing a key role in the heart of Formula One innovation? As a Model Maker in our elite F1 team, you won’t just be building models—you’ll be crafting the future of high-speed performance. This is your chance to bring aerodynamic concepts to life and see them push the limits of racing.
Purpose of the Role:
Step into the adrenaline-fuelled world of Formula One, where every detail matters, and every second counts. You’ll be at the forefront of our wind tunnel model development, ensuring that every component is not only perfect but race-ready. Your craftsmanship will directly influence the performance of our F1 cars on the track.
You will be responsible for assembling and maintaining scale models that will be tested in our state-of-the-art wind tunnel, helping to shape the aerodynamics that define our race-winning edge. Working closely with our team of Aerodynamicists, you’ll see your handiwork in action, performing live changes to models during critical testing phases.
Key Responsibilities:
* Innovate and Create: Use cutting-edge technology to produce all necessary parts for aero testing, and build wind tunnel models that push the boundaries of performance.
* Collaborate: Work hand-in-hand with the Model Shop, Designers, and Aerodynamicists to constantly evolve our scale models and the processes behind them.
* Quality and Precision: Maintain the highest standards in all aspects of model making, from construction to testing, ensuring every part is race-ready.
* Evolve: Suggest and implement new techniques and systems to continuously improve quality and efficiency within the Model Shop.
* Team Spirit: Foster strong communication within the department, sharing insights and ideas that propel us forward.
* Flexibility and Dedication: Embrace a dynamic work environment where deadlines are tight and the stakes are high, always ready to adapt and excel.
What You’ll Deliver:
* Impeccably crafted models and parts that set new benchmarks for quality.
* Consistent adherence to strict timelines, because in F1, every second counts.
* Innovations that keep our Model Shop at the cutting edge of technology and efficiency.
* Complex mechanical assemblies that are crucial to our wind tunnel testing program.
What You’ll Need:
* Experience: A strong background in automotive or engineering, ideally within the fast-paced world of F1.
* Teamwork: The ability to thrive in a small, high-performing team where precision and collaboration are key.
* Technical Skills: Expertise with digital measurement, CAD assemblies, and model mechanical systems. Familiarity with Leica, Creaform, and pressure tap management is a plus.
* Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to technical challenges, always thinking ahead and driving improvements.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to ensure seamless teamwork.
* Pressure Handling: The ability to deliver top-tier work under the tightest of deadlines.
Why Join?
This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. You’ll be joining a team where your skills will be tested and your creativity unleashed. You’ll see your work come to life in one of the most thrilling environments on the planet, helping to shape the future of Formula One.
Ready to make your mark on the world of motorsport? Apply now and put your passion for precision to work where it truly matters.