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 almost 500 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 an exciting new opportunity to be part of the Additive Manufacturing team as an Additive Manufacturing Technician (Weekend Shift)
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of additive manufacturing in a high-level motorsport environment, have a good attention to detail, work calmly and accurately under pressure, work positively and enthusiastically in a small team and have a flexible attitude to helping fulfil the requirements of the department and team as a whole.
Working on late shift in the ADM Team, the Technician will primary be focussed on programming and operating our various 3D printing machines. Machine maintenance, calibrations and post processing the builds to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy possible.
Additional duties may be required from time to time within ADM, to meet the high demands of the test sessions.
The Successful candidate must have the following attributes:
Competent in programming on all types of 3D printing technologies (SLA, FDM, SLS, DLP, DMLS).
– Thorough understanding of machine calibration processes.
– Complete appreciation of machine maintenance scheduling.
– Methodical approach to machine operation.
– Efficient post processing of model and full-size components.
– Monitor and report stock levels.
– Consider system wide continuous improvement.
– Follow and improve on standard operating procedures.
– Attend meetings where necessary.
– Follow established production plans to meet aggressive wind tunnel and full-size programmes.
– Consideration of the highest level of quality and improve on
– A methodical and thorough approach to your work
– Able to work with minimal supervision.
– Good communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with the ability to work well with colleagues.
– Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a dependable team player.
– Possess good IT skills.
– Have a positive attitude and be willing to help throughout the department and wider team.
– Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines.
– A willingness to work extra hours as required.
– Previous experience as a Rapid Manufacturing Technician or similar in a Formula One environment / high level Motorsport environment is advantageous.
– To be self-motivated and to motivate others to thrive in a challenging environment.
– Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales.
– Ability to deal with technical challenges as they arise and know when to ask if unsure.
– Be results orientated and be confident in your decision-making skills.
– Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety.
What we are looking for
– A proven track record within an Additive Manufacturing team.
– Excellent problem-solving skills
– A strong sense of adaptability and ability to quickly learn new technologies
– Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
– Ability to communicate effectively.
– An adaptable, collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
– Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
– A desire to learn and develop with the team and have a lot of fun along the way!
Where would the role be based
Brackley / AMF1 Campus
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.
