Department overview
Trim and Final assembly are responsible for fitting all components to the painted vehicle body. They are accountable for the delivery of vehicles as per the volume build plan while managing safety, quality and process to the highest standards.
Job purpose
To be a member of the SVO team and support daily build operations across build stations responsible to the Group Leader. The Lead Technician is expected to supervise, guide/motivate the team, carry out WGB activates, ensuring the housekeeping of the work area are kept to the highest standards and to liaise with build support staff including engineers (at all levels). Along with ensuring the highest quality of work.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Carry out work in line with the process and Standards required using the EASE system across build stations
- Escalation of EASE issues when identified as part of trial build, identify missing processes/details from the EASE
- Ensure work is conducted to the required quality VIS Standards.
- Report issues to the Product Coach/Launch Leader when issues discovered
- Contribute to problem solving around containments of build issues
- Support with Engineers for raising of issues impacting build, offering potential solutions or implement fixes
- Assist with Trial fit activities
- Escalation of parts shortages as and when found, or in advance of build
- Training main line technicians on new models, following EASE process with support
- Assist of prove out of new equipment and tooling
- Support with catch back of parts and missed processes
- Carbon fibre work
- Carry out RIS work on vehicles waiting PTS
- Adhere to risk assessment and H&S regulations
- Ensure work is completed within cycle time
- Support quality, productivity and process improvement initiatives.
- Store controlled substances/components into correct track side location.
- Adhere to company housekeeping policy
- Carry out FLM and Lean activities (5S and first line maintenance of tooling etc)
- Support the wider team during down time as appropriate to skillset
- Successful candidates will be required to support/work in other areas as may be necessary
Experience and qualifications
Essential experience
- Manual dexterity, mechanical/quality aptitude.
- Able to train others on process and job role requirements
Preferred experience
- Working knowledge of vehicle assembly and awareness of EASE process and requirements would be advantageous
- Computer literate advantageous
Preferred education/ qualifications
NVQ in automotive production, repair or maintenance
Required skills/ behaviours
- Team oriented
- Accountable and demonstrates initiative
- Reliable and efficient
Additional requirements
This is a role that is track tied and requires the incumbent to be on their feet for the entirety of the shift.
Hiring manager: Christie Long
Grade: A
Positions: One
Please Note: Applications from employees currently at risk of redundancy will be given priority in line with our redeployment policy
Belong at Aston Martin
At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to ensure that you can bring your best, in every way.
Let’s build something remarkable together.
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
