Composites Lead Engineer

Application Deadline: 9 November 2025

Department: Composite Design

Location: Silverstone

Description

At Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, we’re on an exciting journey driven by passion, precision, and performance. Based at our state-of-the-art technology campus in Silverstone, we’re building a team capable of challenging at the very front of the grid.

We are now seeking a Composites Lead Engineer to take a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of composite components for our Formula 1 car. You’ll lead a talented team of design engineers, driving the development of cutting-edge solutions that deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and manufacturing quality.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the performance of a Formula 1 car at the highest level, in a team committed to achieving our goal of consistently challenging at the top of the FIA Constructors’ Championship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of design engineers in the concept, design, testing, and development of composite components and assemblies.
• Oversee design schemes from initial concept through to detailed drawings, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing.
• Manage surface components and laminate specification booklets to the highest standards of accuracy and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support throughout assembly, testing, and development phases.
• Drive continuous improvement in design concepts, manufacturing methods, and associated tooling and fixtures.
• Plan, prioritise, and monitor group projects to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
• Delegate effectively to balance workloads and maximise the team’s output.
• Anticipate and manage potential technical challenges to ensure robust and innovative solutions.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Take an active role in recruitment, onboarding, and performance management within the group.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging composite technologies and F1 design standards.
• Champion best practice in Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across all activities.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification in a Composite Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Composite Design Engineer within a Formula 1 environment.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex composite assemblies under demanding timescales.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD systems - ideally CATIA, with expertise in solid modelling and composite manufacturing techniques.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity within motorsport.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Calm, confident decision-maker under pressure, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Innovative thinker with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-moving, performance-driven environment.
• Committed, reliable, and results-oriented, with a genuine passion for continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
  
  

Benefits

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.