About this job

With the aim of strengthening our team, we are looking for a: Composite Designer – Automotive

The candidate will ensure the activities related to design components, composite assemblies and equipment related chassis for F1.

AKKA ranks as the European leader in engineering consulting and R&D services in the mobility sector. As an innovation accelerator for its clients, AKKA supports leading industry players in the automotive,

telco&media, industrial, aerospace, rail and life-sciences sectors throughout the life cycle of their products with cutting edge digital technologies (AI, ADAS, IoT, Big Data, robotics, embedded computing, machine learning, etc.).

Founded 1984, AKKA has a strong entrepreneurial culture and is pursuing fast-paced growth and international development in line with its strategic plan CLEAR 2022. The Group continues to recruit at a steady pace to support its strong business growth. As of 31 December 2018, the Group had 21,019 employees (15,515 at the end of 2017), with 7,879 talents in France (+12.3%), 4,984 in Germany (+5.3%) and 8,156 internationally (+115.5%). Driven by its expertise in future mobility, digital and industry 4.0 technologies, the Group’s 2018 revenue rose by 12.8% to €1,505.3 million and has surpassed the €1.5B cap.

Responsibilities

• solid modeling, surface modeling,
• 2D drawing, and ply book 2D/3D generation
• design of tooling for industrialization (such as models, molds and gluing equipment)
• design on bodywork, wing profiles, suspensions, air intakes, gearbox and all composite functional components for car systems and driver fit.

Profile

• Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar- at least 3 years previous experience in composites design
• Excellent Catia V5 skills and good knowledge of CPE/CPM modules;
• Good knowledge ok PLM Windchill
• Experience in a high performance motorsport or racing car design environment
• Fluency in English- be able to deliver work to the highest standard
• Be able to work in a high pressure environment.