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:

The role is for a Lead Engineer – Steering Systems with the responsibility to lead and coordinate the concept, design, delivery and integration of new steering systems, Steering Gears and Steering Columns as well as keeping technical documentations up to date according to latest vehicle requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create, develop and maintain key technical documentation for the existing as well as for the new steering systems.
• Act as the main point of contact in the Chassis team for the steering system, responsible to provide guidance/recommendations in the engineering technical forums.
• Manage program development and provide status reports, issue tracking, and recovery plans.
• Drive quality improvements, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancement initiatives.
• Create and maintain Foundation Steering System DFMEA’s, DVP’s, Design Rules & Internal Standards.
• Lead the new vehicles concept requirements for the Steering Systems providing guidance and solutions for component targets, packaging requirements, technologies to be used.
• Work closely with the Software & Electrical teams regarding new Steering Systems development and integration.
• Provide support as required to component engineers during supplier meetings and internal engineering reviews.

Qualification & Experience:

• Experience with Electric Power Steering system sizing and features definition
• Good working knowledge of VIS Mockup and Teamcenter
• Competent in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Engineering Quality processes and tools such as DFMEA, 6-sigma, 8D
• Experience of Steering System components delivery will be required.
• Previous experience of creating Steering System components technical documentation, DFMEA’s, DVP’s, test requirements
• Previous team leadership skills desirable but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of Chassis suspension systems, including sub-components and their function desirable.
• Knowledge of MISSION or an equivalent Product Creation System such as GPDS, FPDS, AMPCS, PCDS, CCDS.
• Knowledge of Rear Wheel Steer Systems would be preferred but not mandatory.
• Engineering degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX preferred but not essential

Behaviours:

• Strong time management, accuracy, diligence, ability to balance and prioritise multiple tasks to meet customer needs.
• Is a team player, delivers with others towards the goal and is able to compromise in order to reach a common goal.
• Communicates clearly and with flexibility, shows respect for different perspectives and embraces change.
• Shows commitment by taking ownership, planning effectively and focuses on achieving tasks.
• Challenges and improves ways of doing things, adapts to change, able to reflect on past experiences and is open to constructive feedback.

Grade: 9

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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.

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