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.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
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 an exciting new opportunity to be part of the Model Manufacturing team as Model Logistics & Planning Coordinator
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of planning and logistics in a high-level motorsport environment, have a good attention to detail, work calmly and accurately under pressure, work positively and enthusiastically in a small team and have a flexible attitude to helping fulfil the requirements of the department and team as a whole.
Working day shift in the Model Manufacturing Team, the coordinator will primary be focused on managing the logistics and key requirements of ADM, Modelshop, Model Build and wind tunnel programs. Whilst also being responsible for the coordination, planning and storage of Model Manufacturing Components, both full size and model scale.
As we move into our new wind tunnel facility the role will expand into ensuring production through the team flows smoothly and efficiently through the model departments and into wider team.
The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
- Analyse projects and their component quantities for upcoming WT tests, ensuring correct components are available when required through meetings, liaising with other departments and managing a robust system of storage and traceability of parts.
- Be competent in identifying potential shortages of parts or concerns of part quality and raising these issues with the Model Operations Manager and ADM Manager.
- Be responsible for the packaging and dispatch of components to multiple locations and departments, as well as the incoming components from multiple locations, departments, and suppliers.
- Proactively continue to develop projects within the remit of part traceability, storage, and logistics.
- Provide senior leadership with a series of reports including Model Manufacturing production data, wind tunnel utilisation of components and other KPi data.
- Production planning from design releases into ERP system, ensuring tight timelines are met.
- Working with Supply Chain on make vs buy decisions.
- Organise multi-stage parts such as annealing, coating, anodising, heat treat, metal coating for ADM and inhouse finishing for DMLS (Machine Shop) and SLA/SLS (ADM).
- Project planning with Model teams on delivery of large manufacturing projects.
- Attend and proactively participate in meetings as required.
- Meet the requirements and demands of the busy periods.
- Maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard.
- Calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales.
- Deal with technical challenges as they arise and know when to ask if unsure.
- Be results orientated and confident in your decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety.
What we are looking for
- A proven track record within a manufacturing team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- A strong sense of adaptability and ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- An adaptable, collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- A desire to learn and develop with the team and have a lot of fun along the way!
Where would the role be based
Brackley / AMRTC Campus
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.