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Are you ready to take on a hands-on role where you’ll solve real-world problems and shape processes that make a difference?  

As a Trim and Final Engineer on our Industrial Placement, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring everything runs smoothly. This role is for proactive individuals who thrive on being in the middle of the action every day. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, this is the perfect opportunity for you. 

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as production, quality, facilities, and maintenance, to create and implement solutions. From developing tooling solutions and processes to working directly with suppliers, you’ll ensure projects stay on track and are delivered on time. You’ll also contribute by developing processes using CAD designs for our cars and addressing manufacturing challenges directly on the shop floor. 

In this role, we value initiative and responsibility. You won’t just be waiting for instructions. You’ll be right in the mix, solving problems and coordinating with teams. This is an exciting chance to be part of a team-driven environment where you can make a tangible daily impact. 

What You'll Do: 

• Collaborate across departments: Work with teams in areas such as production, quality, R&D, facilities, and maintenance to ensure smooth operations. 

• Implement tooling and processes: Ensure timely delivery and implementation of tools and facilities from suppliers. 

• Develop CAD-based processes: Use CAD designs to create and optimise processes tooling and equipment for our vehicles. 

• Hands-on problem solving: Address and resolve manufacturing challenges on the shop floor. 

• Be proactive and take ownership: Actively participate and manage tasks independently, making key contributions to the team. 

What We're Looking For: 

• Hands-on approach: You enjoy getting involved in the work and thrive on solving problems. 

• Proactive and responsible: You take ownership of your tasks and manage your workload effectively. 

• Team player: You’re comfortable working across different departments and collaborating with others. 

• Problem solver: You’re confident in facing challenges and finding solutions on the go. 

• Automotive or mechanical experience is a bonus but not essential. 

• CAD knowledge is helpful but not required. 

Why Join Us? 

• Salary: £24,400 per annum. 

• Hours: 06:30 – 15:30 Monday - Thursday, and 06:30 – 11:30 Friday. 

• Positions available: 2 x Trim and Final Engineer (IP) roles. 

• Pension scheme: Plan for your future with our pension offering. 

• Annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays. 

• Hands-on experience: Gain practical responsibility from your first day. 

• Cross-functional exposure: Rotate across teams and learn about areas like the trim shop, off-tracks, and virtual series. 

• Location: Based at Gaydon, with potential monthly travel to St Athan. 

• Career growth: Many of our placement students return to build lasting careers with us. 

• Team-driven environment: Work in a culture of trust and ownership where your contributions are valued. 

Why Aston Martin? 

For over 111 years, Aston Martin has crafted some of the world’s most luxurious, high-performance sports cars. We are on a mission to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British brand, and we need passionate individuals to help write the next chapter of our story. 

Joining Aston Martin means becoming part of a legacy. You will work in a team-feel environment where trust, ownership, and teamwork are central. This placement is not just a job. It’s a chance to make an impact, learn from a talented team, and contribute to something iconic. 

Ready to start your journey with us?  

Apply today and take the first step toward building a rewarding career at Aston Martin. 

Belong at Aston Martin 

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.  We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different.  

Please speak to us if you need anything to support applying with us.  

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