We are looking for a full time Production Project Engineer to join our F1 team based at Silverstone, Northampton.
Reporting to the Production Control Manager, the key functions of the candidate will be:
- Responsible for production projects for major assemblies of our Formula 1 car
- Manage these key projects from Design release through to race team delivery on time and ensuring all processes have been carried out to the required quality
- Determine project component shortages and chase these by communicating to the rest of the Production team
- Give continuous visibility of the status of projects to all stakeholders
- Carry out continuous process improvement for the projects
- Ensure change management is correctly carried out for the projects
- Provide spec and build guides where required
- Feedback to the Design team required manufacturing changes
- Actively investigate and rectify and realised faults for the projects
Preferred Skills & Knowledge:
- Must have previous experience of high level Motorsport production, preferably Formula 1
- Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Must have knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques within Motorsport
- Must have experience of using CATIA
- A degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or similar (2:1 or above) is advantageous or equivalent experience in a similar role
- Must be well organised and delivery focused with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery in a high pressure environment
- Must be an excellent communicator both written and verbal to all levels of the business
- Must be able to build good relationships and contribute in a team environment
- Must have the ability to produce quality work whilst working under pressure
- Must have excellent attention to detail ensure high quality components are delivered within the timescales required
- Must have the ability to help solve engineering based problems
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision
- Must be computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Must be flexible and willing to accept new challenges
The successful candidate will have experience of working within a low volume/high value precision engineering manufacturing environment, be highly organised with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. This is a factory based role at Silverstone and a flexible approach to working hours will be required.