Transmission Production Engineer

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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 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 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 have a new opportunity to be part of the Production teamin the role of Transmission Production Engineer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To oversee the production of all transmission & hydraulic components including current and development specifications, including all lifing requirements
• Be the first point of contact for escalation purposes and feedback actions required to the production control manager
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst maintaining clear communications regarding project delivery
• Monitor and manage the scope of requirements for future projects and manage actions required
• Successful on time management of assigned projects, ensuring all processes have been carried out and to the required quality.
• Carry out continuous process improvement for the projects
• Ensure change management is correctly carried out for the projects
• Ensure car performance is key focus of production engineering group, delivering quality projects to fastest possible timeline

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Possess an excellent working knowledge of F1 components and manufacturing methods
• Possess a thorough understanding of the process between release and manufacture
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of project management techniques
• Previous experience of assembly management or similar in a Formula One environment / high level Motorsport / high paced engineering environment
• Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales
• Possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Project and can interrogate project plans, ensuring manufacturing milestones are achieved
• To communicate effectively, positively and respectfully with all colleagues & peers.
• To be self-motivated and to motivate others to thrive in a challenging environment
• To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a demanding and rapidly changing environment, taking on additional responsibilities as required
• 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

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.