The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
Job Title: Materials – Industrial Placement Reports To: Principle Materials Engineer Department: Materials About the Department: The Materials Engineering department delivers crucial data to the wider company in order to enable efficient design, manufacturing and racing of car components. This information is generated in three main areas; New material characterisation, design & manufacturing process support and fault analysis and as a result involves a broad range of materials and associated processes. Role Overview: This factory-based role will sit within the Materials Department and deliver development and support for the Engineering Team in exploiting latest materials technology to add performance. This will range from the responsibility for the delivery of specific materials projects assigned, testing programs, assisting the department with failure investigations and related reporting to the maintenance of departmental documentation to assist the wider organisation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team working towards some of the most technologically advanced cars in the world. As part of the Materials team, you will be hands on with the testing of numerous types of high-performance materials and processes. You will work alongside talented engineers and manufacturing staff throughout the company, gaining a unique insight into the team and wider F1 world. Your Responsibilities: As a Materials Industrial Placement at Williams, you will: • Support to create, carry out and report on material testing programs and characterisation • Maintain selected process documents to support the wider organisation • Projects discussions, development and prioritisation with key stakeholders • Provide manufacturing support with Quality Assurance coupon testing • Support Research and Development projects within the department • Develop and maintain departmental documentation to assist the organisation; material data, processes, etc. • Assist with failure analysis to determine root cause and prevent recurrent issues • Ensure a safe and organised laboratory environment, adhering to all safety protocols and procedures. Preferred Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Excellent communication and analytical skills with a strong focus on materials engineering and related technologies. • Practical approach with relevant studies and prior work experience. • Ability to work independently or collaboratively with cross-functional teams. • Adaptable, proactive, and accountable, with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines. • Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. • Understanding of material properties and testing techniques. • Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Materials and Structures, or a related discipline. • Experience in a laboratory environment (preferred but not essential). • Engineering experience through internships or personal projects (highly desirable).
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments