Head of Systems Design

TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship over the past decade. With more than 200 grand prix starts to our name, we pride ourselves on being an ambitious challenger within Formula 1 - and we want you to be part of that journey.

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. Ten years later, the team is still building momentum, guided by clear objectives and technical partnerships, and fresh from securing its second biggest points haul in a Formula 1 season.

We’re a racing team – not a corporate machine. We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each powered by passionate, loyal and hardworking team ambassadors. At TGR Haas F1 Team, you’ll gain exposure to many areas of the business, enjoy wider visibility, and clearly see your contributions.

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

This position reports to the Chief Designer or their designee; it is located in Maranello, Italy. Responsible for leading the Systems Design group, and for interacting and communicating with Department Managers, other DO groups, and the Aero and Vehicle Dynamics Department to achieve the best car development in terms of performance, quality, and reliability.

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop trustworthy relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Responsible for the overall performance of the department, ensuring targets and milestones are achieved.
• Manage department personnel from recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement through to separation.
• Mentor, train and guide personnel as required. Develop staff using effective performance reviews and development plans.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Designer or their designee.

• Oversee and design components through solid modeling, surface modeling, and 2D drawing, with the aim of obtaining high-performance, reliable solutions and optimized sizing.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the engineers within the working group, in accordance with the tasks assigned to the group.
• The perimeter of Systems Design includes the fuel system, the cooling system, the hydraulic system, the brake system, power unit installation including related heat shielding, internal body, on-car test parts (e.g. Rakes), off-car test parts (e.g. pull down rigs) and pit stop equipment.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
• Oversee the ad hoc projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in systems and mechanical design within the motor sport industry, preferably in Formula One.
• A good working knowledge of composite design and material manufacturing is required.
• Significant experience in system and mechanical design within high‑performance motor sport, with a minimum of 10 years of experience including work on complex engineering projects, ideally gained in Formula One.
• Five years of leadership experience.

• Ability to supervise others, communicate effectively, and liaise with fellow workers to get desired results.
• Capable of working in a team environment to a very high standard and a positive work attitude.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Have an excellent understanding of English language.
• Strong technical background in racing cars.
• Have an excellent understanding of F1 systems and experience in designing and optimizing thermal management systems for powertrain components.
• Knowledge of advanced materials, such as composites and lightweight alloys, and their application in high-performance automotive engineering.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Ability to manage complex projects adhering to tight timelines.
• Work to consistently high standards in stressful and time sensitive situations.
• Quick decision-making skills whilst working through problems in a…