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: Manufacturing Project Engineer – Industrial Placement Reports To: Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer Department: Operations About the Department: The Methods Engineering department plays a critical role in ensuring efficient processing of critical items to the Formula one car. This is done through skilled engineers developing new methodologies to deliver the performance to the car. With a focus on right first time and quality working with our design team, operations and the race team to achieve our shared goals. Role Overview: As a Manufacturing Project Engineer Industrial Placement you’ll play a critical role in driving change in design and operations to ensure consistent quality delivery of Formula One assemblies to the track. You will be a key part of our improvements and driving change across the company that will be evident in our on-track performance. This role offers a rare opportunity to be involved in the world of Formula 1 from an early stage in your career. The chance to work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry, and to contribute to the development of a car that will compete on the world stage, is incredibly exciting. It's a role that promises both professional growth and the thrill of being part of a high-performance team. You will learn so much in a short period of time whilst being fully supported on a 1-2-1 basis. There is a real sense of Family here at Williams and we believe you will really enjoy your experience. Your Responsibilities: As a Manufacturing Project Engineer Industrial Placement at Williams, you will: • Assist and run projects supported by a Senior Projects Engineer. • Work with, learn and collaborate with multiple area of the Team. • Perform daily tasks to ensure Metrics are available to drive decisions in Operations. • Regularly communicate with engineers and project managers to meet all technical requirement. • Lead, with support, projects that will speed the efficiency of the Team and delivery to the track. • Be part of a team that will be running development and technology enhancements across the Team Preferred Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will have: • Strong problem-solving ability, effective communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. • Ability to read a technical drawing. • Basic manufacturing knowledge. • Be able to read data and provide feedback in a simple easy to understand format. • Strong background in mechanical or automotive engineering. • Either design or manufacturing focused. • Solid understanding of CAD software and data analysis tools • Motorsport experience through internships or personal projects (highly desirable) • Proactive problem-solving skills • Excellent communication abilities
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