Senior Model Maker

TGR Haas F1 Team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with Grand Prix race winner Esteban Ocon and British rising star Ollie Bearman, led by Team Principal Ayao Komatsu. The 2025 season saw the team’s second highest points total in its 10-season history, achieving a combined total of 20 top 10 finishes. We don’t follow the status quo, we’re here to challenge the competition, and we want you to join us.

The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, TGR Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Nine years later, and the team continues to demonstrate growth and a clear direction with its future objectives – coming off the back of its second-best season to-date in Formula 1.

Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too

General Summary: 
This position reports to the Team Leader Model Maker or their designee; is located in Castelnuovo Rangone and/or Maranello, Italy. The role will primarily involve activities related to the creation, maintenance, repair, and development of a scale F1 model and its associated wind tunnel tests. This position serves as one of the key references for wind tunnel model preparation activities before, during, and after testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote teamwork and effective communication to foster working relationships across all staff and departments.
• Assembly and maintenance of a Formula 1 wind tunnel model, using components manufactured with various innovative techniques.
• Collaborate with the team of model makers and the Team Leader Model Maker to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Preparation, inspection, and repair of parts to be tested in the wind tunnel.
• Work closely with the Logistics Coordinator to define and optimize the scheduling of part preparation activities in terms of timing and quality.
• Collaborate with the design department to resolve issues and improve the efficiency and quality of the assembly and part preparation process.
• Willingness to work in shifts and on weekends during wind tunnel operations.
• Minimize execution times while ensuring high-quality results.
• Clearly communicate the status of ongoing activities.
• Perform routine inspections and checks on mechanical, electronic assemblies, or individual components.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic issues on the model or its components.
• Conduct inspections and prepare the wind tunnel model using specialized equipment, software, and advanced modeling techniques.
• Potential responsibility for a specific area of the model, certain mechanical/electronic parts, or a particular technology/process.
• Act as a mentor and guide for junior team members.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader Model Maker or their designee.

Education and Work Experience:

• A high school diploma with a technical focus or equivalent is required.
• Category B driving license.
• Extensive previous experience as a model maker in motorsport or high-tech workshops.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read technical and electrical diagrams.
• Precision, reliability, and a results-oriented mindset.
• A fair understanding of the English language.
• Knowledge of key automotive systems and mechanical equipment.
• A reliable and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Work to a consistently high standard 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 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:

• Computer with Microsoft Office.
• Category B driving license.
• In some cases, the use of a personal vehicle may be required, particularly for business trips or transportation tasks, with mileage reimbursement provided.

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 some, occasional domestic, 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.

Core Company Values:
Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of integrity in all actions.
Innovation: Embrace and drive change through innovative solutions.
Excellence: Strive for excellence in every aspect of work.
Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment to achieve collective goals.
Customer Focus: Prioritize the needs and satisfaction of customers and partners.
Sustainability: Commit to sustainable practices and social responsibility

This job description may not detail some less major duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.

At TGR Haas F1 Team, we consider our employees our greatest asset. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We value diversity and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to who we are as a company and a collective of colleagues. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.

We look after our team with multiple rewards packages, competitive bonuses and year-round health and wellbeing programs, providing you with the tools to motivate and perform at your best. 

If you’re passionate about competition, technology and teamwork, then working at TGR Haas F1 Team could be the perfect fit for you. Motorsport is a dynamic and exciting industry that offers a wide range of opportunities for those who are willing to put in the hard work and dedication required to succeed. Working at TGR Haas F1 Team is a highly rewarding experience, as you become a crucial member of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and striving for excellence in everything we do.

Join our team and make your passion your profession.

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 https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/security/national-security-vetting/ 

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.