Company Description
For almost 50 years, Atlassian Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.
Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.
Job Description
Working within the Aerodynamics department, the individual will work in the model shop as part of a highly professional and ambitious team. Manufacturing and testing high quality 60% model scale parts to test in our industry leading Wind Tunnel.
The Model Maker – Shift Lead is responsible for the preparation, assembly, and deliver of the wind tunnel programme. This requires a flexible approach to tasks and changing priorities, and an ability to copy with the varying demands of different Aerodynamic departments and stakeholders. The Model Maker – Shift Lead is responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the Department, and keeping the team proactive and motivated between the varying shift patterns and keeping all well informed. The role purpose is to ensure the department is always ready for aerodynamic testing, working closely with Model Design/Aero and Aero Test Facilities to help achieve this.
Key Responsibilities:
Manufacture and test model parts for the wind tunnel
Conversant with metrology applications
Good knowledge of building mechanical assembly’s
Working closely with Model Design/Aero and Aero Test Facilities
Keep full traceability of all parts on the Model(s) and within the Departments
Ensure the pre-fit model is kept in a state of readiness for pre-fitting and is responsible for pre-fit sign off
To act as point of contact and manage the workshop resource schedule in team leader’s absence
Maintain responsibility for model builds and mapping session roll backs
Work closely with the Aero Design Team to identify areas for improvement that would provide faster model change times whilst maintaining model part quality
Conversant with Excel collecting data for performance target.
Managing team holidays and schedule cover within the production plan.
Raises faults in the Aero faults system so they can be closed in a timely manner
Always be open and assist in identifying improvements within the Aero Production Process
Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments.
To role model behaviours in line with the company policies and procedures, for example; Health & Safety
Maintain high standard of staff and department presentation, as appropriate for a showcase facility visited by potential sponsors and other VIPs
Core Skills and Experience:
Strong knowledge of standard IT packages (Microsoft etc.)
Strong project management skills
Previous working experience as a Model Maker within an F1 team
Ability to take initiative and respond quickly and effectively to problems
Flexible approach to working hours at busier times of the year in the car programme
Strong attention to detail
Competent under pressure
Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members well
Appreciation of confidentiality
Please note, this role may be expected to complete alternative or additional duties from time to time as required by the needs of the business, at the discretion of the management team.
Night shift working patter is 6pm-6am Monday-Thursday.
Values and Behaviours:
All Atlassian Williams Racing employees are expected to demonstrate the company values at all times:
INNOVATION: Seeks Information. Generates Ideas. Thinks Flexibly
TEAMWORK: Connects with Empathy. Collaborates with Others
RESILIENCE: Engages with Impact. Builds Confidence. Ignites Commitment
EXCELLENCE: Strives to Improve. Develops Self and Others
ACCOUNTABILITY: Drives Action & Change. Customer Focus
Additional Information
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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.