Location: Silverstone, UK

Reporting to: DeputyChief Designer

Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global

Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team. 

Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Design Office Manager to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will support the design process by maintaining accurate data within the 3DX environment. You will facilitate the smooth running of the design approval, release and up-issue processes and ensure the general smooth running of the department by taking ownership of non design tasks and projects as required. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of accurate data within the 3DX environment, such as the BOM, DMU and Weight model.
• Manage the drawing approval, release and up issue process and the transfer to our PLM, Projects and Production teams.
• Work with the Deputy Chief Designer and Heads of Sections to ensure the car design process meets the requirements of all stakeholders, identify and highlight risks to the Deputy Chief Designer.   

• Ensure the design department’s smooth running.    

• Champion sustainability within the department.  

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or similar.  

• Familiarity with 3DX/ Catia

• Experience in motorsport or similar high-end design office.  

• Some knowledge of manufacturing methods and materials.    

• The ability to foster collaboration and achieve project objectives.  

• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.  

• Ability to prioritize in a time pressured environment and manage personal deadlines.  

• Self-motivated, innovative, and comfortable working independently, while meeting challenging deadlines.  

• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.).   

• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.  

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible.  As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.