Head of Performance Optimisation

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Company Description

114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors' Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique character, combined with a deep passion for racing and future-oriented thinking, has created the very essence of our company.

Our mission is to win races and, in doing so, establish an authentic racing and lifestyle brand. Pure efficiency and the determination to win are key components of our company's DNA and its overriding purpose. And it's not only about being victorious on the racetrack. It is the essential mindset to remain competitive and to achieve success in everything we do.

It follows therefore that Williams' world class people are its most important asset. Our team operates at a high standard to ensure success.

Our commitment to support the next generation of innovators and winners, gives us the opportunity to be ready for every challenge we face. Together we are successful. Together we win. We are Williams.

Job Description

This brand new opportunity at Williams Racing will see you leading a group of Performance Optimisation Engineers whose primary goal is to answer the challenging vehicle performance questions that arise by leveraging our state-of-the-art simulation tools and thus advancing our understanding of overall car performance.

Reporting to the Head of Performance Systems and working closely with the senior engineering team, you will enable your team to look at both current and future car programs using both offline simulations and our driver-in-the-loop simulator to steer future car development, while also having an influence on the current car.

We strive to answer questions across the whole car, taking direction from the Chief Engineers to research all mechanical performance trades, aerodynamics, tyre performance, brake performance and suspension optimisation. As a result, you'll need to be solutions-oriented and not afraid to challenge the status quo.

As we strive to improve, it is imperative that all groups work effectively with each other. In this role, you will be close to some of our most critical projects and you will need to be proactive to ensure we are working to plan.

Thriving in an environment of clear, continuous communication and collaboration, you will be able to successfully manage priorities and deliver results in a dynamic setting. You will have the ability to think strategically whilst also not being afraid to roll up your sleeves and deliver. You act as a role model, upholding the company's values at every touchpoint. You will seek opportunities through curiosity and demonstrate a growth mindset.

The Performance Optimisation Team:

You will provide the technical leadership to Performance Optimisation team and help them on the path to data driven decisions, balancing the work requirement across current and future car programs.

The team will perform simulation and analysis activities related to all areas of car performance, aero characteristics, suspension optimisation, tyre optimisation and stiffness / weight trades, and will organise structured DIL Simulator test programs as part of the studies into performance optimisation.

Analysing data to extract insights to identify areas for improvement, this team are critical to achieving the optimum set up and improving overall performance.

Your Experience:

• Extensive experience of working in Vehicle Dynamics / Performance Optimisation in a Formula 1 environment, leading a team in this area to deliver results.
• Strong leadership capabilities, able to engage with impact, build confidence and ignite commitment, navigate, and lead in a dynamic and evolving business landscape.
• Confident and well organised with the ability to clearly prioritise tasks and make sound decisions, based on good judgment, seeking input as required.

• Positively challenges the status quo to achieve better outcomes.

• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback and act on this with a genuine desire to improve theirs and their colleague's performance.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills and an ability to cultivate highly effective working relationships at all levels with a wide range of groups and disciplines.

• Great analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates a solutions-focussed approach and is proactive in resolving any challenges that arise.

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Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.