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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer H/F, Nottinghamshire
Client: ORECA
Location:
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
9
Posted:
05.03.2025
Expiry Date:
19.04.2025
Job Description:
Since 1972, we have become one of the leading names in the "Made In France" motorsport industry. Oreca, a racing team with expertise in building competition cars, has achieved numerous endurance racing victories. Our success extends beyond the track, thanks to our passion, performance, daring spirit, and commitment. While preserving our family identity, our reputation has grown to international acclaim.
Mission
Within the framework of endurance racing projects, Oreca Motorsport is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer H/F based in Signes, near the Paul Ricard circuit, VAR, FRANCE. Inside our design office and assigned to the Director of Engineering, you will manage the design of functional sub-assemblies of a race car as part of projects such as prototypes and GT.
Your missions will be to:
* Design components and mechanical assemblies related to endurance racing.
* Find technical solutions for internal customer issues.
* Deliver complete studies of sub-assemblies of a racing car, such as suspensions, chassis, cooling, engine integration, etc., through solid modeling, surface modeling, and 2D drafting, with the goal of achieving high-performance, reliable solutions and optimized sizing.
* Be in contact with the project manager to consider time/budget constraints and risks, as well as the supply chain, metrology, assembly, and manufacturing teams.
* Ensure the design of fully integrated systems with the simulation/modeling service based on conceptual ideas evaluated in simulation.
* Oversee the design mock-up activity in the design office.
* Comply with all safety regulations across all venues.
Required experience & qualifications:
* You have a background in mechanical engineering or technical design education, with significant experience of at least 8 years in motorsport, specifically in the development of high-performance components for racing cars.
* Professional experience in designing complex models in CATIA V5.
* Good knowledge of CATIA V5 surface, solid, and drawing modules. Proficient in technical English communication; French is a plus. Being passionate about motorsports is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
* Highly motivated and proactive with a strong passion for high-performance engineering.
* Work consistently to a high standard in stressful and time-sensitive situations.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills to collaborate and share knowledge with aerodynamicists, engineers, and designers.
* Team-oriented with adaptability to meet tight deadlines and changing project requirements.
* Independent with a strong sense of initiative and a drive for excellence.
* Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in the field of motorsport.
Why ORECA:
* Be part of ambitious projects in the world of motorsport, covering the GT3, LMDh, and LMP2 categories. A unique opportunity to compete at the highest level of racing.
* Permanent contract with opportunities for personal development.
* High standard facilities including our latest technocenter featuring 8000 m2 of technologies.
* We are based in a healthy location close to both the sea and mountains, ideal for sports activities. At the same time, we are less than an hour from Marseille, with easy access to the airport and high-speed train station.
* Above all, be a player in a team able to win motorsport championships all around the world.
* Passion has no frontier, and our vacancies are open to all. We base our selection on values, skills, and ambition while we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.
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