About this role
We're hiring a Lead Model Design Engineer to own delivery, resources and technical assurance across an allocated Model Design area. You'll make sure aerodynamic requirements are translated into robust, manufacturable solutions ready for testing, and that your team has the priorities, capability and support to deliver. This is a leadership role covering both technical assurance and people management. You'll set priorities, allocate work, balance resources and escalate what can't be resolved within the team. You'll also be the principal delivery interface for your area, aligning with other functions and resolving cross functional barriers as they come up. Own the timing, quality and delivery performance of your allocated Model Design area Ensure appropriate mechanical design, CAD, design for manufacture and assembly, structural, tolerance and verification approaches are applied, leading technical solutions where required Review, assign and progress manufacturing, build and non conformance issues, removing or escalating cross functional barriers and prioritising corrective action Own Model Part Generator capability and priorities across your area, ensuring consistency across Model Design groups and relevant company interfaces Assure configuration, peer and hierarchical checking and release arrangements, and consistent application of FIA Restricted Wind Tunnel Testing requirements, escalating unresolved risks Own model quality, test readiness and test efficiency performance within your area, coordinating the response to significant design related test issues Act as the principal delivery interface for your area, aligning priorities with other functions and escalating significant risks to the Head of Model Design Managing your team Coach, guide and train team members and those in assigned leadership roles Ensure team members have clear roles, responsibilities, objectives and development priorities Manage and develop a high performing team that reflects the Team Values Model proactive, responsible and professional conduct, and exercise management responsibilities consistently