Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Project Delivery Manager
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Project Delivery Lead to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will ensuring the successful execution and completion of parts and assemblies to the required delivery dates to ensure on-time delivery of projects. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Responsible for processing design releases into manufacturing to ensure that build and development targets are achieved.
- Responsible for maintaining stock as necessary, scheduling re-orders of existing parts and coordinating the manufacturing schedules to ensure all targets are met.
- Responsible for the on-time delivery of all parts within the designated engineering sections.
- Handling engineering changes through operations and managing the Bill of Materials for the responsible engineering section.
- Pro-active communication with all relevant stake holders to report project progress and achieve delivery of all components and projects.
- To report any deviations from the project plan to stake holders in a timely manner to mitigate risk and manage expectations.
- Develop a thorough working knowledge of the company’s ERP system and contribute to its ongoing development.
Requirements
- A sound understanding of basic engineering will be essential.
- A good understanding of machining and composite manufacture processes.
- Thorough understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
- Proven strong negotiation skills.
- Previous ERP experience
- Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
- Clear and concise communication, both verbally and via email
- Previous experience of MS applications including Outlook, Excel, and Teams
- Flexible attitude with the ability to work within a team in a high pressure rapidly changing environment.
- Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.