PRODUCTION ENGINEER (COMPOSITES)

The company:

Williams is one of the world’s leading Formula 1 teams. It exists purely to race in the top echelon of motor racing, where it has been winning grand Prix’s for more than three decades. The Williams name has been synonymous with top-level motorsport since the 1960s.

The position:

We are looking to recruit a Composite Production Engineer to join our team of production engineers who act as a bridge between Design and Manufacturing, ensuring that the best end to end business process outcomes are achieved.

The role:

This varied role will include developing and supporting existing and emerging composite manufacturing processes, methodologies and technologies to promote class leading engineering.

Key responsibilities:

•Composite Design Liaison and Design for Manufacture

•Manufacturing Process and Continuous Improvement

•Manufacturing Capability Development

•Planning and Customer Support

•Quality and Supplier Engagement

•Business Continuity.

Key skills and experience:

•A wide understanding of composite manufacturing processes to effectively plan and manage the production of engineering products.

•Experience with motorsport, automotive or aerospace/defence type components and projects.

•A background of successfully working to tight deadlines and short lead times in a small volume manufacturing environment making complex high quality and value components would be a significant advantage.

•Able to demonstrate understanding of a variety of composite manufacturing methods, lean manufacturing principles and be constantly looking to improve on existing practices and techniques.

•Be self-motivated and able to work to deadlines with minimal supervision and instruction.

•Able to work within a team environment, be able to communicate well and work closely with other members of the engineering and manufacturing teams

•Must have a deep technical background and experience of composite production environments, either in a practical capacity or a Production Engineering role.

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in Grove, Oxfordshire. We offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a short 5 minutes’ from Wantage, our closest town centre. We have an on-site gym which is free to use for all staff and contractors. We also have a subsidised restaurant on site. Please scroll down the page to review our benefits suite below.

Application closing date:

All applications must be received by 8th January 2021.

The Williams Group is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Strictly no agencies.

Williams Benefits

26 DAYS HOLIDAY

Increases with service and also options to buy and sell

Williams Mercedes Car Scheme

4 X CAR SCHEMES

Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW and Nissan car schemes available

Williams Bonus scheme

BONUS SCHEME

We offer a performance based bonus scheme

Williams Childcare Vouchers

SALARY SACRIFICE & CHILDCARE BENEFITS

Vouchers & Teds Premier Childcare

Williams Cybex Gym

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Free on-site gym with Health and Fitness classes and Osteo treatment

Williams Medical Insurance

PRIVATE MEDICAL AND HEALTH INSURANCE CASH PLAN

Save money on health and medical benefits

Williams Pension Life Assurance Income Protection 

PENSION

Life Assurance, Long term disability insurance

Williams Subsidised Canteen 

STAFF EVENTS

Staff Events, Open Day to friends and family, Christmas Party for both employees and their children

Please Note: Due to the Volume of applications we receive on a daily basis we cannot guarantee your application will be acknowledged or considered unless you have applied directly via our website williamsf1.com/careers.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

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