Lifing Engineer - FTC 8 Months

General Summary:
This role reports to the Head of Business Process or their designee and is based in Banbury, UK. The role supports the delivery and contribution of departmental and organisational objectives. Responsible for supporting day‑to‑day operations within their area of responsibility, working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service, compliance, and performance. Adherence to organisational policies and procedures, effective communication with line management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive ways of working is essential.

The fixed‑term nature of the position reflects a temporary increase in workload within the Engineering function during a critical phase of the Formula 1 car build programme. Additional resource is required to support lifing activities and ensure continuity throughout the upcoming car build period. The role is therefore being offered on an 8‑month fixed‑term basis.

Workload is expected to peak during this time, with increased demand for component life tracking, data management, and engineering support. This role is necessary to maintain adequate resource levels and mitigate any risk to delivery during this business‑critical phase. It is anticipated that, following completion of the car build programme and transition into the race season, workload levels will return to normal and the requirement for this additional resource will cease.

Role Principles:

• Act with integrity, always upholding the highest professional and ethical standards.


• Drive innovation and change to continuously improve ways of working and outcomes.


• Pursue operational excellence, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.


• Collaborate inclusively, building strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.


• Maintain a customer‑focused approach, prioritising the needs of internal and external stakeholders.


• Champion sustainability by embedding responsible and environmentally conscious practices into everyday work.

Key Responsibilities:
Role‑Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of Part Lifing information held within the companies Life Management System.


• Work across multiple factory and trackside teams ensuring the accuracy and concurrency of Part Lifing across product design, build and race activities.


• Ensure part lifing identification and limits are being set through the design process and report any non‑conformances back into the Reliability and Design Engineers within the Design Department.


• Build and Maintain the Part Lifing Structure within the Life Management System and keep the structure concurrent with respect to changes needed pre, during and post events.


• Work with the Factory and Trackside teams to ensure that the transacted level of serialized parts data held within the Lifing system are aligned to those being built on the car.


• Work with the BoM Controller and Digital Build Engineer to ensure the car assembly structure is reflected in the Lifing system and structured in the most efficient way to enable rapid change.


• React to parts getting close to service and life limits and work with PMO and Procurement to ensure associated re‑order requirements are being actioned.


• Ensure that part mileage tracking information is being captured at tests and races and measure/address any non‑conformances in doing this.


• Use the information in the Tooling BoM (Factory and Trackside) to monitor and track tool usage and react to tools getting close to life limits and ensure associated re‑order requirements are being actioned.


• Support the Manufacturing DMU review providing relevant lifing and service information to allow for upstream design decisions to be influenced.


• Preparation of event based UIIL submission and updating as required through the event to capture newly received parts.


• Ensure physical part marking alignment to the lifing structure.

Operational Delivery

• 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.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• 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.

Compliance & Governance

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve processes and ways of working.


• Participate in team initiatives, projects, or improvement activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role, as assigned by the line manager.

Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE, High School diploma or equivalent.


• Further education including University Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering desired.


• Experience of working in a general mechanical engineering environment desired.


• Prior experience in Formula One is advantageous.


• Preferably 4 years of experience of Lifing Management within an Automotive or Aerospace environment.


• Proven leadership in high‑pressure, performance‑driven environments.

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.

Equipment and Applications

• Solid computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Office products and Life Management solutions (Lifecheck).


• Knowledge of exploring data held in PLM systems (3DExperience) and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365).


• Ability to prepare and present effective presentations of complex subjects to a diverse audience in an engaging way and agreeing outcomes for resolution.


• Ability to follow complex regulations related to shipment of materials.

Physical Demands
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.