The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assembly Manager to jour our Operations Assembly team here at Williams Racing. In this role you will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Car Assembly department, including Component Assembly, Electronic Production and Graphics with the aim to deliver, completed, quality, world class cars from the factory.
As the Assembly Manager, your key responsibilities will be:
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Responsible for overseeing the preparation, build and delivery of the F1 cars to the correct specifications for all relevant F1 events.
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Ensure a consistent high quality of assembly by overseeing standardised internal assembly procedures and build checklists, working closely with the Head of Design Groups and Quality group for their implementation.
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Internal department resource planning, ensuring delivery targets are met whilst maintaining cost cap targets for resource allocation, managing F1-included and non-F1 projects.
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Close collaboration with upstream delivery departments (Composites, Inspection, R&D) to ensure seamless delivery of components on plan for assembly.
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Liaison with external sub-contract suppliers to ensure timely delivery of consistent and quality supplied components.
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Oversee the component life reporting process for assemblies and car build.
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Arrange post event strip down inspections ensuring detailed reporting of any issues identified.
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Ensure all faults and quality issues found within Assembly are reported. Also investigating and following up on any issues with responsibility for resolution in the department.
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Ensure accurate time reporting within the department.
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Maintain departmental assets including putting together sound business case proposals for their replacement and upgrade when required.
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Oversee team personal development and growth in the department.
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Supporting positive initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
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Ensure compliance with the FIA Technical, Sporting, and financial regulations within the department.
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Encourage, assess, and support efficiency ideas within the department which improve car performance delivery or reduce cost.
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Lead a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
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Support non-F1 commercial activities as well as F1 heritage projects.
We are looking for an Assembly Manager with the following experience and skills:
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Proven experience in automotive or a motorsport environment.
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Have a good understanding of the FIA F1 Technical, Sporting, and Financial Regulations and keep up to date with changes.
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Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong project management skills, and experience in delivering projects and department tasks.
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Identify ways to improve department performance, instigate improvement projects and monitor progress by regularly updating performance measures.
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Previous experience managing a team in a fast-paced, high precision environment.
Application closing date: All applications must have been received by Friday 10th May.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments