Job Opportunities - Internal

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That’s why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

Job Purpose:

Coordinating the planning and implementation of the manufacturing strategy.

Work in close cooperation with AME Management to deliver a robust definition, planning and delivery of vehicle programmes.  You will coordinate a team of Manufacturing Engineers to deliver robust programme deliverables

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project managing the AML manufacturing strategy. Represent the Manufacturing Engineering team at senior reviews, cascading information effectively to the immediate team.  Deliver on operational plans through new model introductions into manufacturing operations.
• Support the manager in developing the manufacturing strategy plan and ensure that it is delivered effectively.
• Coordination of Programme Gateways, tracking status of deliverables and collating Gateway evidence packs for advance distribution.
• Monitor and progress resolution of actions from the PST meeting.
• Manage the collation and reporting to the AME Manager of the SEL and PDL responses. Ensure master schedules are in place for all programmes that meet project deliverables.
• Ensure ISR requirements are adhered to for all projects.
• Support program cost reviews, Redbook deep dives, cost down / cost saving activities.
• Coordinate ERN sign off to ensure all ERNs are signed on time.
• Support PMT / PMST meetings as required acting as the voice of the AME

Qualification & Experience:

• The successful candidate will have Manufacturing Engineering experience and a good understanding of industry standard systems i.e. MS Office, PFMEA, 8D, and ideally AML systems and procedures (Goldcrest and ERNs, EASE, eCMS).
• A willingness to adopt new ideas with an open mind to low volume constraints is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Have experience of facility and tooling requirements, process documentation and workstation layout planning.
• Requires wider business knowledge
• Experience & knowledge of AML mission process
• Problem solving skills are required
• Autonomy In decision making
• Apprenticeship relevant to engineering or Engineering Degree or Relevant industrial experience

Behaviours:

• Problem solving (project & technical)
• Small team leadership / management
• Project management
• Communication skills – with ability to present.
• Collaborative
• Ability to manage projects and influence multiple stakeholders

Grade: 9

Manager: Chris Brown 

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.  We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different.  Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda ltd