After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid for 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has almost 500 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 Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new 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 Cognizant 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 are looking for a NDT and Mechanical Inspection Technician to join our F1 team based at Silverstone, Northamptonshire.
The NDT and Mechanical Inspection Technician will assist both NDT and mechanical inspection related duties in support of the daily operations of the Inspection Department.
This is initially a factory based role at our Silverstone facility.
An open approach to flexible working hours is required.
The key functions of the candidate will be:
- NDT support for all aspects of the team’s requirements to include new product support and turn round servicing
- Read and interpret engineering drawings or process specifications and provide relevant information to department heads as required
- Ensuring strict adherence to specifications
- Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
- Perform incoming and final inspection of products to meet customer requirements
- Complete inspection documentation, procedures and reports, and update computerised management system as required
Required Skills:
- UT – in Carbon composite materials
- MPI - in Fixed installations & Bench top application e.g. permanent magnet, ac/dc equipment.
- Dye Penetrant -, Fluorescent and daylight visible application. Ferrous and Aluminium Alloys.
- Eddy Current – Ferrous, Aluminium Alloys and Titanium materials
- Must hold a minimum Level 2 qualification (PCN/EN 4179).
- Must have proven NDT experience
Preferred additional skills:
- Proof loading test experience preferred.
- Experience using Romer Arm scanners and using Polyworks software or equivalent (training will be provided for suitable candidates)
- High level of competency in the use of all other measuring equipment
- Must have excellent attention to detail ensure high quality components are delivered within the timescales required
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience of detailed inspection of complex components and assemblies to the highest industry standards
- Able to read and understand NDT specifications and procedures
- Proficient in NDT Report writing
- Must have the ability to produce quality work whilst working under pressure
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute in a team environment
- Must be willing to learn and take on board new skills
- Must be computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to troubleshoot, identify root cause and systematically solve problems
- Flexible and willing to accept new challenges
Successful candidates will have experience of working within a low volume/high value precision engineering manufacturing environment, highly organised with excellent attention to detail and able to rigorously follow defined processes.
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.