Mechanical Design Student Placement

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

Duration: 1 year Start Date: July 2027 Location: Enstone

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Mechanical Design group is responsible for designing and developing components that are critical to the performance, reliability, and integration of our race car, including suspension, brakes, steering, brake drums and pit equipment. As a Mechanical Design Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that transforms engineering concepts into race-ready solutions. The Role During your placement, you’ll support the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies across the car. You’ll work closely with experienced design engineers, contributing to CAD modelling, design validation, and documentation processes that ensure performance, manufacturability, and compliance with F1 regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the design of mechanical components using CAD software Support the preparation of technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with analysis, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams to ensure design feasibility and performance Help ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements Who We’re Looking For Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals Experience with CAD software Familiarity with design for manufacture and mechanical systems Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September What We Offer in Return At Alpine For