Senior Composite Design Engineer – Motorsport H/F

Since 1973, we have become one of the leading names in the "Made In France" motorsport industry. ORECA, a racing team with expertise in building competition cars, has achieved numerous endurance racing victories. Our success extends beyond the track, thanks to our passion, performance, daring spirit, and commitment. While preserving our family identity, our reputation has grown to international acclaim.

Within the framework of endurance racing projects, Oreca Motorsport is looking for a
Senior Composite Design Engineer – Motorsport H/F
based in Signes, near the Paul Ricard circuit, VAR, FRANCE. Inside our design office & Assigned to the DIrector of Engineering, you will manage design of functional sub assemblies of a race car as part of projects such as prototypes, GT.

Inside our design office & Assigned to the Director of Engineering, your missions will be to :

• Design of composite components and mechanical assemblies related to endurance
• Find technical solutions for internal customer issues,
• Delivering complete studies of sub-assemblies of a racing car, such as suspensions, chassis, cooling, engine integration, etc., through solid modeling, surface modeling, and 2D drafting, with the goal of achieving high-performance, reliable solutions and optimized sizingThe scope of the involved components includes suspensions, wheels, hydraulic systems, fuel and cooling systems, as well as equipment for car homologation and its management track-side (such as legality checks, pit stop equipment, etc.).
• Be in contact with the project manager to take into account time/budget constraints and risks as well that the supply chain, metrology, assembly and manufacturing teams,
• Ensure the design of fully integrated systems with the simulation/modeling service based on conceptual ideas evaluated in simulation.
• Oversight of the design mock-up activity in the design office,
• Comply with all safety regulations across all venues.

Required experience & qualifications :

• You have a background in mechanical engineering or technical design education, and you have significant experience of at least 8 years in motorsport, specifically in the development of high-performance components for racing car,
• Professional experience in designing complex models in CATIA V5,
• Good knowledge of Catia V5 surface, solid and drawing modules,
• Proficient in technical English communication, French is a plus,
• Being passionate about motor sports is a plus.

Personal Attributes :

• Highly motivated and proactive with a strong passion for
  high-performance
  engineering,
• Work consistently to a high standard in stressful and time-sensitive situations,
• Excellent
  problem-solving
  skills and keen attention to detail,
• Strong communication
  skills to collaborate, share knowledges with aerodynamicists, engineers, and designers,
• Team-oriented with adaptability to meet
  tight deadlines
  and changing project requirements,
• Independent
  with a strong sense of initiative and a drive for excellence,
• Committed to continuous
  improvement and innovation
  in the field of motorsport.

Why ORECA :

• Be part of ambitious projects in the world of motorsport, covering the GT3, LMDh, and LMP2 categories. A unique opportunity to compete at the highest level of racing,
• Permanent contract with opportunities for personal development,
• High standard facilities including our latest technocenter featuring 8000 m2 of technologies,
• We are based in a healthy location close to both the sea and mountains, ideal for sports activities. At the same time, we are less than an hour from Marseille, with an easy access to the airport and high-speed train station,
• Above all, be a player in a team able to win motorsport championship all around the world.
• Passion has no frontier, and our vacancies are open to all. We base our selection on values, skills and ambition while we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

Passion knows no bounds, and our vacancies are open to all. We base our selection on your values, skills and ambition, and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.