Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - F1

At BOLD, we design and build the next generation of high-performance battery systems for the world’s most demanding industries — from Formula 1 and hypercars to aerospace, marine and defense. Our mission: to deliver energy systems where every millisecond and every degree matter.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, your primary role will involve design and development of mechanical components and assemblies tailored specifically for the chassis in motorsport applications. Leveraging your expertise in Catia V6, you'll take charge of the entire process, from conceptualization to realization. This encompasses the meticulous design and refinement of critical components such as pedals, steering mechanisms, and suspension systems. Your proficiency in Catia V6 will enable you to navigate complex design challenges with ease, ensuring the seamless integration of these components into the overall chassis architecture. Through your innovative approach and meticulous attention to detail, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the performance and functionality of our vehicle chassis, driving our engineering efforts towards excellence and innovation.

What You Will Do

• 3D designing various mechanical parts and assemblies
• Generate 3D CAD schemes and models (assemblies, components, jigs, fixtures and test rigs) and associated drawings with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA V6
• Create Design Concepts
• Supporting client with solving various engineering problems
• Generate manufacturing documentation required by the project
• Support R&D testing in accordance with project needs
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of reliability and performance target setting
• Work collaboratively with other colleagues, engineering functions, as well as external partners critical to the development of the project to meet targets and deadlines
• Drive and execute cost-effective design solutions, able to work to budget targets
• Generating 2D drawings
• Supporting the customer in contact with suppliers

Minimum Requirements

What You Bring

• +5 years of professional work experience
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent R&D design experience
• Automotive experience
• Very good CATIA V5 and/or CATIA V6
• Strong GD&T knowledge
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience in designing for casting, welding, Rapid Prototyping, extrusion, fabricating etc.
• Proficient English

Desirable Skills

• Composites engineering knowledge
• Management experience
• FEA knowledge

Why Join BOLD

• High-growth, multicultural environment: Be part of a fast-scaling company driving innovation in advanced electrification.
• Competitive Compensations
• Life Insurance
• Private health insurance - Reduced cost for employees and family.
• Subsidised canteen
• Flexible work schedule and up to 5 remote days/month.
• Monthly Town Hall

About BOLD

At Bold, we’re a diverse, international team with backgrounds in automotive, motorsport, aerospace, defense and aviation.

We combine creativity and engineering rigour to deliver high-performance, safe and sustainable energy systems for the world’s most demanding applications.

We Operate Through Two Divisions

• BOLD Applied Engineering (BAE )– Provides top-tier professional engineering services, primarily to elite motorsport teams (especially Formula 1), in areas such as composite design, mechanical engineering, aerodynamics and systems integration. This expertise is transferred directly to complex defence sector programmes.
• BOLD Technology (BT) – Designs, develops and manufactures high-voltage battery systems and electric propulsion system components for defence applications, tactical vehicles, military platforms, aviation and advanced mobility. BOLD is an international benchmark in defence electrification, supplying systems to United States Army programmes and collaborating with leading defence primes in the US and Europe.

Together, BT and BAE allow BOLD to offer a unique blend of technology, engineering services, and execution capability to elite customers operating at the highest levels of performance.

🌍 Inclusion & Diversity

BOLD is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where ideas thrive based on merit and competence, regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or family circumstances.

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