Job Description

Design Production Engineer

About:

The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds approaching 60mph.



Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its fifth season.



SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. Underpinning the organization's purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.



SailGP is a global organization with defined values that shape the culture of its team - deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.



SailGP Technologies began as the high performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm of SailGP and has led the way in high-performance applied innovation.



Our constantly evolving design, composites engineering, software and data expertise is rooted in decades of experience at the forefront of cutting-edge sail racing. Previously established and located in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies relocated to Southampton, UK in Spring 2024 at our new state of the art facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on design and production support across projects. Support project and production engineering activities. Manage and update technical drawings, ensuring accuracy and version control. Operate and drive CAD programs (e.g. SolidWorks, Rhino). Assist with the organisation and maintenance of the construction drawings directory. Work towards clearly defined, measurable objectives with minimal direct supervision, applying strong operational planning skills. Act as a subject matter specialist, bringing extensive practical knowledge and experience to evaluate information, resolve issues, and make sound judgements within your area of expertise. Apply knowledge gained through specialist training and significant industry experience. Exercise considerable decision-making autonomy within the team, with final approvals aligned to senior management. Demonstrate strong people skills, collaborating effectively across teams and stakeholders. Contribute to defining and improving complex practices and procedures. Take ownership of deliverables, progress, and outcomes, ensuring accountability with limited managerial oversight.

Key Expectations:

Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued Advocate and promote SailGP Values and contribute to a positive culture Operate with a financially responsible mindset and strive for the commercial sustainability of SailGP Develop creative solutions that allow for quality work to be delivered Drive collaboration and teamwork within the department and across SailGP Promote working practices that enable a healthy work-life balance within the team and celebrate wellbeing Support out-of-the-box thinking Support teams with developmental goals and growth plans

About You:

Appreciation for accuracy and pays close attention to detail when handling key information Proficient organizational, prioritization, communication and administrative skills Able to communicate confidently Able to work independently but values working collaboratively as part of a team Works effectively and enjoys a fast-paced, start-up environment Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to exceed expectations

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom



SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.