Composite Design Engineer Review

Everyday is usually different. Majority of days are spent at my desk using Siemens NX and CAD'ing. Designing anything from upgrades on the bodywork or floor or front wing, to repairs schemes for the trackside team. Some days will also be spent helping manufacture, whether it is 3D scans of a part or assembly to check it is within the FIA legality boxes. Or clarification of laminate or the tooling during the build.

During this placement I have been given more responsibility than I could have imagined. I have designed large and important parts from start to finish as individual projects. As both launch spec parts and upgrade parts.

List of new skills I have learnt coming from university to here is vast. To start, all parts of engineering I have been doing at Williams have improved 10x, be that my CAD skills, composite knowledge, technical drawings etc.
I have developed my communication skills greatly. Most parts require collaboration with different teams like aero, stress, mechanical, off car engineer and more depending on the project. Being able to communicate my ideas across effectively to these teams has been very important and a great learning experience.

I received as much as I could ever need. Beyond my initial training which was very good, everyone in the company is willing to teach you and help you developed. As long as you aren't scared to ask then you will learn.

The company has a great atmosphere, you can feel everyone is supporting Williams and trying their hardest to succeed.

I have loved my time here at Williams racing. The responsibility and access you get is eye opening and fascinating. The team I worked with was great as well. Overall I don't think there is a better place for a placement.

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