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# Engineer - Motorsport Design

- **Company:** Fortescue
- **Location:** Kidlington, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Business Systems, Data Transmissions, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8d910f2c7061af10

## About the Role

* This role will suit from a high performing graduate engineer up to around 5 years relevant experience.
 * Should have some mechanical design experience in high performance applications such as motorsport, defence, aerospace.
 * Exposure to HV systems, energy storage and low volume applications is highly desirable.
 * Must be a proficient CAD (Siemens NX preferred) and PLM (Siemens Teamcenter preferred) user.
 * Must be able to achieve and maintain Base Line Security Clearance (BPSS) for this role.
 * Ability to travel outside the UK

## Description

The motorsport and advanced engineering team have projects that require a design engineer with a strong skillset of mechanical design, ideally in the context of electrification. The projects are high performance in nature, with a focus on lightweight and powerful systems across motorsport, defence and other applications.
What you will do
As a member of the motorsport engineering team your duties will include but are not limited to:

 * Perform engineering calculations for components and systems
 * Component and assembly design using 3D CAD software
 * Completion and release of engineering drawings
 * Follow company guidelines related to CAD assembly structures and BoM creation
 * Design & development of rig and test equipment
 * Undertake data analysis to support design development, problem solve and fault resolution
 * Data transfer to customers and suppliers
 * Document build specifications & instructions
 * Design for performance, efficiency and total cost optimisation
 * Occasional customer liaison and event support
 * Writing build instructions and plan Safe Systems of Work
 * Following Design Verification Plans
 * Continuously improve engineering and business systems and processes
 * Engage with supply chain to improve manufacturability and quality


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