Senior Aerodynamics Designer

General Summary

This role reports to the Aerodynamics Designer Team Leader or their designee and is based in Maranello, Italy. The role supports the delivery and contribution of departmental and organisational objectives. Responsible for supporting day‑to‑day operations within their area of responsibility, working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service, compliance, and performance. Adherence to organisational policies and procedures, effective communication with line management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive ways of working is essential.

Role Principles

• Act with integrity, always upholding the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Drive innovation and change to continuously improve ways of working and outcomes.
• Pursue operational excellence, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate inclusively, building strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
• Maintain a customer‑focused approach, prioritising the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion sustainability by embedding responsible and environmentally conscious practices into everyday work.

Key Responsibilities

Role specific responsibilities

• Central to the design process, working closely with aerodynamicists, model designers, and full‑size car designers to produce high-quality, high‑performance surfaces.
• Collaborate within the development teams to provide comprehensive support for the concept surfacing function.
• Ensure adherence to standard design practices for surface models issued by the aerodynamics department.
• Partner closely with aerodynamicists to grasp the definition and requirements of all new surfaces, including modelling and construction approaches.
• Coordinate with Aerodynamicists and Model Designers to ensure the smooth execution of aerodynamic projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior aero designer with their contribution to the team activities.
• Develop high‑quality surface geometry for both CFD Wind Tunnel testing and full‑size releases.
• Provide the design and development direction on all aspects of the company’s Wind Tunnel models.
• Actively contribute to the upkeep of relevant surfacing documentation.
• Support the aerodynamicist in the legality checks for the full‑size releases.
• Direct or undertake CAD tools and macro Ensure all standards required for production.
• Clear communication of task status. Develop workflow automation tools.

Operational Delivery

• Carry out day‑to‑day tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Ensure work meets expected service, quality, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrate accountability and professionalism in all activities.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings, briefings, and forums as required.
• Respond to queries within scope, escalating more complex matters when necessary.

Compliance & Governance

• Adhere to relevant legislation, organisational policies, and internal controls.
• Handle information responsibly, including confidential or sensitive data.
• Support audit, governance, and risk management activities as required.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve processes and ways of working.
• Participate in team initiatives, projects, or improvement activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role, as assigned by the line manager.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE, High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Further education, including a university Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role or motorsport environment (preferably Formula 1).
• Exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of surfacing and parametric modelling techniques.
• Experience in the management of complex CAD structures.
• Thorough understanding of and experience with CAD, with expertise in CATIA/3DX.
• Acknowledgment of surface quality, model layout and robustness.
• Understanding of the kinematics problems related to suspension movements.

Resilience & Composure

• Maintains calm and focus in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments.
• Able to handle setbacks and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Integrity & Discretion