Senior Model Maker

Haas F1 Team•Castelnuovo Rangone, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TGR Haas F1 Team is an ambitious challenger in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a decade of experience and over 200 Grand Prix starts. As the first American Formula 1 team since 1986, we made a notable impact with a points-scoring debut in 2016 and continue to build momentum. We operate as a racing team with three headquarters in Kannapolis (US), Banbury (UK), and Maranello (Italy), driven by passionate and dedicated individuals. Joining TGR Haas F1 Team offers exposure to various business areas, increased visibility, and the opportunity to see your contributions make a clear impact. We foster a learning environment where mutual learning is encouraged.

Requirements

A high school diploma with a technical focus or equivalent is required.
Category B driving license.
Extensive previous experience as a model maker in motorsport or high-tech workshops.
Resilience & Composure: Maintains calm and focus in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Able to handle setbacks and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
Integrity & Discretion: Trusted to manage confidential information and sensitive team matters. Upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Team-Oriented: Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team cohesion and shared success. Willingness to mentor and develop talent within the organisation.
Adaptability & Flexibility: Comfortable with extensive travel and irregular working hours, including weekends and race days. Open to innovation and continuous improvement in processes and culture.
Computer with Microsoft Office.
Ability to read technical and electrical diagrams.
A fair understanding of the English language.
Knowledge of key automotive systems and mechanical equipment.
Extended Hours & Flexibility: Many roles require working evenings, weekends, and public holidays, particularly during race season or critical development phases.
Travel Requirements: Roles supporting race operations, logistics, or communications may involve frequent international travel, including long-haul flights and time zone shifts.
Physical Activity (Varies by Role): Trackside roles may involve standing for long periods, walking across paddocks, and working in noisy, crowded environments. Factory roles may require manual handling of components, use of machinery, or working in temperature-controlled areas. Office-based roles typically involve prolonged computer use and occasional movement between departments.
Sensory Demands: Exposure to high noise levels (e.g., engines, pit lane activity), bright lighting, and fast-moving environments is common in race support roles.
This role is based in a shared workplace environment where exposure to common allergens (including food products, fragrances and cleaning materials) may occur. While we will always consider reasonable adjustments, we are unable to guarantee a completely allergen‑free environment.
Health & Safety Compliance: All roles require adherence to strict safety protocols, especially in technical and trackside environments. Completion of all mandatory compliance training (including health and safety, data protection, and role‑specific regulatory training) is a condition of employment and must be maintained throughout tenure.
Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of TGR Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/security/national-security-vetting/
If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.

Nice To Haves

In some cases, the use of a personal vehicle may be required, particularly for business trips or transportation tasks, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

Carry out activities related to the creation, maintenance, repair, and development of a scale F1 model and its associated wind tunnel tests.
Act as the key reference for wind tunnel model preparation activities before, during, and after testing.
Assembly and maintenance of a Formula 1 wind tunnel model, using components manufactured with various innovative techniques.
Collaborate with the team of model makers and the Team Leader Model Maker to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
Preparation, inspection, and repair of parts to be tested in the wind tunnel.
Work closely with the Logistics Coordinator to define and optimize the scheduling of part preparation activities in terms of timing and quality.
Collaborate with the design department to resolve issues and improve the efficiency and quality of the assembly and part preparation process.
Minimize execution times while ensuring high-quality results.
Clearly communicate the status of ongoing activities.
Perform routine inspections and checks on mechanical, electronic assemblies, or individual components.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including tools and equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic issues on the model or its components.
Conduct inspections and prepare the wind tunnel model using specialized equipment, software, and advanced modeling techniques.
Potential responsibility for a specific area of the model, certain mechanical/electronic parts, or a particular technology/process.
Carry out day-to-day tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.
Ensure work meets expected service, quality, and compliance standards.
Demonstrate accountability and professionalism in all activities.
Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Participate in meetings, briefings, and forums as required.
Respond to queries within scope, escalating more complex matters when necessary.
Adhere to relevant legislation, organisational policies, and internal controls.
Handle information responsibly, including confidential or sensitive data.
Support audit, governance, and risk management activities as required.
Contribute ideas and feedback to improve processes and ways of working.
Participate in team initiatives, projects, or improvement activities.
Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role, as assigned by the line manager.