Model Shop Manager - Silverstone, United Kingdom - Andretti Cadillac

Description

Location: Silverstone, UK

Reporting to: Head of Aero Test Operations

Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global

Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.

Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Model Shop Manager to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will lead the work within the model shop and wind tunnel environments, to produce, deliver and test high quality test components and assemblies for wind tunnel testing. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Management and responsibility of the Model Shop Team.
• Manage the Model Shop workload and meet targets.
• Ensure wind tunnel project parts/assemblies are manufactured to a high standard and to the required deadlines.
• Build large complex mechanical assemblies for the wind tunnel model.
• Ensure technical challenges are diagnose and lead problem solving.
• Work with the Model Design Engineers to improve the efficiency of model changes, and the quality of model parts.
• Lead and manage Health and Safety requirements within the Model Shop.
• Occasional travel may be required as part of this role

Requirements

• Current experience of wind tunnel model part preparation, and wind tunnel testing.
• Extensive experience in model-making in a high-level motorsport environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations and assemblies.
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Ability to line manage / lead teams effectively.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.