After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team has more than 700 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 Aramco 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.
PURPOSE
- To oversee and ensure all DO releases are correct and assigned appropriately within IFS
- To provide pre requirement information of releases to project engineers and Procurement staff allowing for speedy reaction to full release
- Ensure that RO’s are processed with 1 day of DO release
- Provide the production control area with a considered Make V’s Buy decision
- Manage the PDM process
Primary Responsibilities
- To intercept the drawing releases from DO and perform the initial quality check ensuring all elements are correct and suitable for release to production.
- Using knowledge of the systems conduct the Make V’s Buy decision and inform the relevant procurement and project engineers as well as information tom the relevant production managers.
- Oversee and improve the PDM process ensuring that RO’s are processed within a suitable timeframe and do not slow the production and supply of parts to the race team.
- Develop and implement improved control systems and feedback loops for improved drawing accuracy.
- Create information flow systems that allow for pre release information to be given to the production areas so as to prepare in advance speeding up delivery and quality of products.
- Set realistic on time delivery targets for in house and external product in line with Programme managements master plans
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Previous experience of managing and developing production systems
- To be self-motivated and to motivate others to thrive in a challenging environment
- Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales
- To communicate effectively, positively and respectfully with all colleagues
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a demanding and rapidly changing environment
- Be results orientated and be confident in your decision-making skills
- Be enthusiastic and versatile and be able to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety
The role will be based at the Silverstone Factory / Brackley premises 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.