Senior Composite Design Engineer
As our Senior Composite Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of performance-critical components for the TGR Haas F1 Team race car. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Composite Design, you will contribute to the development, optimisation, and delivery of composite components, working closely with engineering and production teams to support car performance objectives. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of composite design projects, from concept through to race introduction, within a fast-paced Formula 1 environment. What You'll Be Doing
- Design and develop Formula 1 car components from concept through to completion.
- Collaborate on the planning and strategy of component development and race introduction.
- Drive continuous improvement in component design, with a strong focus on car performance.
- Contribute to concept development and composite design workload planning.
- Liaise with the Race Team on reliability matters and relevant composite design revisions.
- Carry out research and development activities to support ongoing technical development. What You'll Bring Essential
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a professional motorsport environment, including design experience.
- Strong composite design expertise with the ability to lead projects from concept to completion.
- Knowledge of composite and machine shop production processes.
- Experience using CATIA 3DX.
- Excellent understanding of English.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to remain focused in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Desirable
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Previous Formula 1 experience
- Experience supporting the development and introduction of race car components Why TGR Haas F1 Team? Because here, you don’t just support performance, you drive it.
- Real impact – See your work come to life on a Formula 1 car
- Global exposure – Collaborate across US, UK & Italy
- Career acceleration – Broad visibility, real responsibility, rapid growth
- Team culture – Passionate, loyal, and driven colleagues
- Innovation mindset – Your ideas are heard (and expected)
- High-performance environment – Where excellence is the baseline
- Competitive rewards – Salary, premio & performance incentives
- Wellbeing support – Year-round health & wellbeing programmes
- Inclusive culture – Diversity & different perspectives power our success
About Us
TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for over a decade, with more than 200 Grand Prix starts. As the first American F1 team since 1986, we made an immediate impact with a points-scoring debut in 2016 – and we’re still building momentum today. With operations across Kannapolis (USA), Banbury (UK), and Maranello (Italy), we are a performance-driven, hands-on racing team where every contribution matters. Here, you’ll have visibility, responsibility, and the chance to make a real difference. We’re not a corporate machine, we’re a team built on passion, speed, and innovation . Why This Role? If you’re passionate about competition, engineering and performance, this role offers the opportunity to design and develop Formula 1 car components, contribute to concept development and race introductions, and play a direct role in improving vehicle performance. Join our team and make your passion your profession.
- Design and develop Formula 1 car components from concept through to completion.
- Collaborate on the planning and strategy of component development and race introduction.
- Drive continuous improvement in component design, with a strong focus on car performance.
- Contribute to concept development and composite design workload planning.
- Liaise with the Race Team on reliability matters and relevant composite design revisions.
- Carry out research and development activities to support ongoing technical development. What You'll Bring Essential
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a professional motorsport environment, including design experience.
- Strong composite design expertise with the ability to lead projects from concept to completion.
- Knowledge of composite and machine shop production processes.
- Experience using CATIA 3DX.
- Excellent understanding of English.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to remain focused in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Desirable
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Previous Formula 1 experience
- Experience supporting the development and introduction of race car components Why TGR Haas F1 Team? Because here, you don’t just support performance, you drive it.
- Real impact – See your work come to life on a Formula 1 car
- Global exposure – Collaborate across US, UK & Italy
- Career acceleration – Broad visibility, real responsibility, rapid growth
- Team culture – Passionate, loyal, and driven colleagues
- Innovation mindset – Your ideas are heard (and expected)
- High-performance environment – Where excellence is the baseline
- Competitive rewards – Salary, premio & performance incentives
- Wellbeing support – Year-round health & wellbeing programmes
- Inclusive culture – Diversity & different perspectives power our success
About Us
TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for over a decade, with more than 200 Grand Prix starts. As the first American F1 team since 1986, we made an immediate impact with a points-scoring debut in 2016 – and we’re still building momentum today. With operations across Kannapolis (USA), Banbury (UK), and Maranello (Italy), we are a performance-driven, hands-on racing team where every contribution matters. Here, you’ll have visibility, responsibility, and the chance to make a real difference. We’re not a corporate machine, we’re a team built on passion, speed, and innovation . Why This Role? If you’re passionate about competition, engineering and performance, this role offers the opportunity to design and develop Formula 1 car components, contribute to concept development and race introductions, and play a direct role in improving vehicle performance. Join our team and make your passion your profession.