Instrumentation Manager
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Instrumentation Manager
Job no: 511192
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Wellesbourne
Categories: Vehicle Engineering
As the next Aston Martin Instrumentation Manager, you are a resilient and well-organised individual with a positive, can-do attitude. You have a passion for measurements and excel in communication at all levels. Your main goal is to provide the necessary data for challenging projects, thriving on the satisfaction of meeting people's needs. Your responsibility is to lead the Instrumentation team in meeting data collection requirements for new vehicle development.
Maintaining team dynamics and cooperation is crucial to avoid any delays. Instrumentation is a niche but vital area for Aston Martin products. Working on diverse and special projects can be incredibly fulfilling.
To succeed in this role, you must possess positivity, resilience, excellent organisational skills, a love for measurements, and strong communication abilities. You will manage a team of 12 people based in our Prototype Centre in Wellesbourne. Leading your team involves managing workloads, timekeeping, holidays, appraisals, and more. You will also need to provide technical expertise in measurement techniques, transducers, data logging equipment, manage the equipment database, and ensure all measurements meet traceable standards.
As the future Instrumentation Manager, you will drive the team towards success by offering technical leadership and ensuring data collection requirements are met for new vehicle development. Being a skilled and people-oriented technical lead, while effectively handling administrative tasks, is essential. Leading the Instrumentation team will play a vital role in supporting DVP sign off and resolving ongoing issues. Your full-time presence in the office is required.
The Key Requirements...
- Experience in instrumentation measurement in a prototype environment, preferably automotive industry or related fields.
- Hands on experience with high performance engine/drivetrain building / teardown and analysis
- Knowledge of measuring engine/drivetrain components correctly with appropriate tools
- Proven track record of delivering robust and sound engineering solutions to intricate problems
- Failure investigations and problem solving
This role presents the chance for personal growth and potential progression into managerial positions within the Prototype or Production departments.
At Aston Martin, we strive to offer a range of roles and experiences, creating an atmosphere of prestige and familial warmth. We hold a deep belief in the bespoke craftsmanship of British-made products and the rich heritage of our brand.
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.
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.
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Advertised: 16 Aug 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2024 GMT Daylight Time