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Design Engineer

McLaren F1 Team

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Department

Engineering

Job Type

Full-Time

Experience

Mid-Senior Level

Job Description

Arrow McLaren is the McLaren Racing IndyCar team located on the West side of Indianapolis. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport. Our values define what matters most to us:

Innovative – Respectful – Inclusive – Energetic – Brave

Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Design Engineer you will join a passionate crew that will service and maintain our IndyCar for a high-performance, high-speed experience on the track. The right candidate will be self-motivated to work in a fast-paced environment. This position will work creatively in a team atmosphere while adhering to tight deadlines and remaining calm in high-pressure situations.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Component design (CAD), modeling, analyzing, and production guidance
  • Reverse engineering and metrology/ Part QC
  • 3D scanning and surfacing
  • Involvement in a wide range of Aero, Vehicle dynamics and performance projects
  • Light travel to some races and test events


Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD Design experience, Solidworks preferred
  • Drawing/ Drafting and GD&T experience
  • Familiarity with 3D scanning hardware
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail, organized, and proven experience to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional yet friendly personality required to interact with all team members and visitors


Preferred Experience:

  • Formula SAE/ Formula Student participation
  • Direct experience with composite design and manufacturing
  • Direct experience with additive manufacturing
  • Hands on Manufacturing experience


Total Rewards:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement match
  • Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Annual bonus plan
  • Competitive time off plan
  • Company discounts, including kit apparel


Arrow McLaren is committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws