After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team has more than 600 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.

The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.

To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.

We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.

We have a new opportunity to be part of the Pattern Shop team in the role of CNC Machinist – Day Shift working Mon-Fri.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, hardworking, knowledgeable

of Composite Machining practices and standards, flexible, proactive and have a ‘can do’ attitude.

The Successful candidate should have the following attributes:

Previous extensive experience of setting and operating 5 axis CNC machines with a Siemens and/or Heidenhain control.
Experience of Pattern Shop processes and machining epoxy tooling block patterns, jigs, and moulds.
Experience of machining complex moulded carbon fibre components and inserts to tight tolerances – ideally class A Formula One Components inc. Chassis, Gearbox, Nose, Suspension etc.
An ability to work with minimal supervision and make informed decisions when support may not be available.
A desire to work with others to improve and create processes and drive improvement within the department.
Knowledge of Openmind Hypermill software would be an advantage.
Experience using Renishaw probes to set parts/MSP software would be an advantage.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
A methodical and thorough approach to your work.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with the ability to work well with colleagues.
Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a dependable team player.
Possess good IT skills.
Have a positive attitude and be willing to help throughout the department.
Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines.
A willingness to work extra hours as required.

The Key responsibilities of this role are:

Operating 5 Axis CNC machines using both Siemens and Heidenhain Controls to machine composite components, epoxy tooling block patterns, jigs and fixtures.
Assisting within other areas of the department as required.
Ability to deal with technical challenges as they arise and know when to ask if unsure.
Meeting challenging and demanding deadlines.
Maintaining consistent high standards.
Being proactively aware of Health and Safety requirement

Being proactively aware of Health and Safety require

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

CNC Machinist- Day Shift