Senior Model Maker

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.

Role Overview:

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.

As a senior, the individual will be expected to take on further responsibilities such as building and maintaining of scale models in the model shop and wind tunnel. The role will require someone who has a continuous vision for improvement and is seeking responsibility, to progress further within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture and test model parts for the wind tunnel
• Conversant with metrology applications
• Good knowledge of building mechanical assemblies
• Act as point of contact and take on car area responsibilities
• Work 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
• Responsible for model builds and mapping session roll backs
• Collaborate with the Aero Design Team to identify areas for improvement that would provide faster model change times whilst maintaining model part quality
• Assist Aero Design Team in writing the SOPs for the model shop process
• Raise 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
• Assist the Model Shop Shift Lead at the weekends with project management
• 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:

Core skills that would be required for this role include:

• Strong knowledge of standard IT packages (Microsoft etc.)
• Strong project management skills
• 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
• Appreciation of confidentiality

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in a 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 outdoor bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits, we offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are 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.