Job Description
After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team has more than 800 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
The Aston Martin era represents a journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.
We have opportunities to be part of the Composite Manufacturing team in the role of Composite Production Engineer.
The role would suit an experienced candidate with a comprehensive background in composite manufacturing within a top-level motorsport environment. The purpose of the role is to work alongside both Composite Design and Composite Manufacturing departments to aid continuous improvement of processes, contributing to improving quality and reducing lead time within Composite Laminating, Trim Shop and Pattern Shop.
The Successful candidate must have the following attributes:
- Extensive composite manufacturing experience, within laminating, trimming/assembly.
- A solid understanding of composite materials and their properties.
- CNC Composite Machining knowledge would be an advantage.
- Be able to interpret engineering drawings, layup and build manuals.
- CAD experience, ideally Catia to a level that will support model interrogation and a small amount of physical modelling.
- A methodical approach with an appetite for problem solving.
- Excellent organisation skills, capable of multi tasking and prioritising workload to achieve demanding targets.
- Technical communication skills in order to produce presentations, procedure, reports and work instructions.
- Experience of Virtek laser ply projection methodology and kit cutting template preparation.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
- To work alongside Composite Manufacturing departments to ensure process is efficient and achievable, whilst pushing the boundaries of material and technologies.
- Develop the capabilities of the Composite Manufacturing department, putting the team at the cutting edge of manufacture whilst minimizing scrap, wastage and quality defects.
- Produce standard operating procedures and manufacturing documentation in order to control manufacture and traceability of parts.
- Provide the kit cutting department with data required in order to nest and cut kits for composite components, developing utilisation of this technology and driving improvement.
- Provide laminating department with data required in order to make use of laser projection hardware during laminating process, developing utilisation of this technology and driving improvement.
- Be the main source of communication between shopfloor and design in both directions in order to ensure manufacture of parts is achievable and carried out as per design intent. Collaborate with design in order to develop design for manufacture.
- Feed back manufacturing issues and improvements to design, ensuring changes to drawings and laminate manuals are recorded to reflect manufacturing process.
- Minimise composite resource wastage – including time and materials.
- To supply training to colleagues as and when required.
- To monitor and prioritise own workload to scheduled dates and to feedback any issues that may affect delivery as soon as possible.
The role will be based at the Silverstone Factory however there may be a requirement to travel as and when requested to meet the requirements of the Company.
This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the postholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the postholder will be required to work. Subject to the discretion of the Company, the postholder will carry out the duties specified above together with such other duties or tasks for the Company as reasonably required.
You may also be required to perform additional duties for the Company from time to time commensurate with your skills and experience.
Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.