Body Construction Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Placement

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in installing and commissioning our new DBX PHEV model?

Our engineering team seeks a Body Construction Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Placement student for a 12-month opportunity. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the world of luxury automotive engineering. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of our manufacturing processes and collaborate with top-tier professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll play a crucial role in the exciting installation and commissioning of the cutting-edge DBX PHEV model. You'll find yourself in a role that combines technical expertise with innovative problem-solving, driving real impact on the production floor as you help bring our vision of luxury vehicles to life.

In this position, you’ll become an integral member of a close-knit team, taking on responsibilities that directly contribute to the success of our projects. Your day-to-day tasks will involve seamless communication with suppliers, production teams, and facilities staff, ensuring that every aspect of the installation process runs smoothly. This role is designed for individuals who thrive on challenges and are eager to make a difference. As you engage in daily production supplier meetings, generate detailed process documentation, and contribute to quality assurance efforts, you’ll hone your technical skills and experience the pride of working with a brand renowned for its heritage and excellence in performance sports cars.

What You'll Do

• Project Management: Drive the project forward by communicating effectively with suppliers, production teams, and our facilities team to assist in installing the DBX PHEV model.
• Installation Assistance: Commission and install relevant projects, ensuring smooth implementation and operational readiness.
• Quality Engagement: Get involved in quality assurance and dimensional accuracy to maintain Aston Martin’s high standards.
• Documentation: Generate process decks for the installation project and attend daily production supplier meetings, ensuring clear communication and coordination.
• Hands-On Experience: While this role doesn’t include rotations, the variety of tasks will provide you with extensive exposure and valuable hands-on experience.
  
  
  

Key Requirements

• Educational Background: Pursuing a Manufacturing Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Experience: Ideally possess relevant project experience or customer-focused part-time work experience.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be willing to tackle challenges with a flexible mindset.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent communication ability while working with various teams.
  
  
  

What To Expect

At Aston Martin, you will be part of a company that values its history, and the family feel among its employees. This role provides:

• Responsibility & Ownership: You will manage and assist in projects from start to finish, gaining invaluable experience and enhancing your CV for future career opportunities.
• Networking Opportunities: Exposure to different areas within the company allows you to build connections across teams.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Enjoy a varied workload that keeps you engaged and challenged.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Salary: £24,400 per annum.
• Annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: Secure your future with our retirement plan.
• Employee discounts: Access to a wide range of partner offers.
• St Athan-based role: The role is fully onsite at our St Athan site, with potential travel to Gaydon and supplier sites, including possible overnight stays.
• Working pattern: from Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 16:00, and Friday, 07:00 to 12:00
• Pathway to career growth: Many placement students return to build their careers with Aston Martin.
  
  
  

If you’re excited to embark on a career in engineering with Aston Martin and make a meaningful impact, apply today!

Why Join Aston Martin?

For over 111 years, Aston Martin has crafted the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars. But it takes more than one person to build an Aston Martin. Behind our world-class cars are hundreds of dedicated dreamers, darers, and doers, working together to make extraordinary things happen every day.

When you join us, you’re not just an intern but part of a legacy. We’re embarking on an exciting new era, and we need the best people to help us shape the future of our business. This is your chance to write your own chapter in the story of Aston Martin.

Belong at Aston Martin

At Aston Martin, we understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines our cars come from the inclusion of our amazing people. We value the unique contributions that you bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, and more. We celebrate diversity and seek applicants who can bring something different to our team.

If you need support during the application process, please speak to us—we’re here to help.

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd