Head Of Systems Design...

General Summary

This position reports to the Chief Designer or their designee; it is located in Maranello, Italy. Responsible for leading the Systems Design group, and for interacting and communicating with Department Managers, other DO groups, and the Aero and Vehicle Dynamics Department to achieve the best car development in terms of performance, quality, and reliability.

General Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop trustworthy relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Responsible for the overall performance of the department, ensuring targets and milestones are achieved.
• Manage department personnel from recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement through to separation.
• Mentor, train and guide personnel as required. Develop staff using effective performance reviews and development plans.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Designer or their designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and design components through solid modeling, surface modeling, and 2D drawing, with the aim of obtaining high‑performance, reliable solutions and optimized sizing.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the engineers within the working group, in accordance with the tasks assigned to the group. / of Systems Design includes the fuel system, the cooling system, the hydraulic system, the brake system, power unit installation including related heat shielding, internal body, on‑car test parts (e.g. Rakes), off‑car test parts (e.g. pull down rigs) and pit stop equipment.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
• Oversee the ad hoc projects as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in systems and mechanical design within the motorsport industry, preferably in Formula One.
• A good working knowledge of composite design and material manufacturing is required.
• Significant experience in system and mechanical design within high‑performance motorsport, with a minimum of 10 years of experience including work on complex engineering projects, ideally gained in Formula One.
• Five years of leadership experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to supervise others, communicate effectively, and liaise with fellow workers to get desired results.
• Capable of working in a team environment to a very high standard and a positive work attitude.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Have an excellent understanding of English language.
• Strong technical background in racing cars.
• Have an excellent understanding of F1 systems and experience in designing and optimizing thermal management systems for powertrain components.
• Knowledge of advanced materials, such as composites and lightweight alloys, and their application in high-performance automotive engineering.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Ability to manage complex projects adhering to tight timelines.
• Work to consistently high standards in stressful and time sensitive situations.
• Quick decision‑making skills whilst working through problems in a scientific and analytical way.
• Work well within a team environment with personnel at all levels.
• A sympathetic approach to your work colleagues and an ability to integrate within a group environment.
• A can‑do positive approach and a willingness to help others is essential.

Equipment and Applications

• CAD Software : Proficiency in using CAD software such as 3DX, CATIA or Siemens NX for designing and modeling mechanical components.
• Manufacturing Tools : Understanding of advanced manufacturing tools and techniques, including CNC machining, 3D printing, and composite layup processes.
• Basic knowledge of Telemetry software (preferably Atlas).

Work Environment Physical Demands

An ability to work and prioritize within a high pressure, time sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require occasional domestic, and international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.

This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast‑paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7‑post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.

Notice

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of TGR Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority National Security Vetting (NSV) website. If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.