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Cleeven is seeking a talented and passionate Design Engineer with proven experience in race car design to join our high-performance engineering team, working directly with one of our leading motorsport partners.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on designing and developing competitive race car components for elite motorsport competitions such as Formula 1.
Responsibilities
* Design mechanical and structural components of high-performance race cars (e.g., suspension, chassis, transmission parts)
* Develop CAD models and technical drawings using tools such as CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX
* Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, simulation, materials, and manufacturing teams
* Ensure that all designs meet performance, weight, and safety requirements as well as FIA regulations
* Participate in design reviews and iterate based on performance feedback and testing
* Optimize component design for manufacturing feasibility (CNC, composites, additive manufacturing)
* Support prototype builds and liaise with the trackside team during integration or testing phases
Requirements
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
* Experience in motorsport race car design, ideally in Formula 1, Formula E, WEC, or a similar environment
* Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA, NX, or similar)
* Strong knowledge of lightweight materials (carbon fiber, titanium, aluminum alloys) and their behavior under stress
* Familiarity with FIA regulations and motorsport design standards
* Good understanding of load paths, tolerancing, structural optimization, and packaging constraints
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a highly competitive environment
* Fluent in English; German is a plus
What We Offer
* The opportunity to work on the cutting edge of motorsport technology
* A dynamic and international working environment
* Exposure to world-class engineering and competition environments
* Long-term career development within a growing engineering consultancy
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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