The Power of Now

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

An opportunity has arisen for a Motorsport Design Engineer to join the Motorsport & Advanced Engineering department. 

About the role

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

About you

• 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

What is in it for you?

Our UK benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.