Ignite Your Career in Automotive Engineering with Aston Martin
Are you ready to take your first step into the dynamic world of automotive engineering? At Aston Martin, we blend our rich heritage with cutting-edge innovation to shape the future of the automotive industry. Join us to help define the next chapter in performance and craftsmanship.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique?
At Aston Martin, we do more than build cars – we build legends. This opportunity is unique because it offers a hands-on role at the forefront of vehicle quality and performance, focusing on the critical attribute of Dimensional Perceived Quality. It provides a rare chance to lead the development and delivery of Dimensional Control strategies across all Body and Trim commodities. It not only strengthens your technical expertise in dimensional management but also places you at the core of delivering quality, reliability and customer satisfaction in the automotive industry.
This isn’t just about engineering – it’s about being part of a supportive, knowledge-sharing community that values innovation, collaboration, and creativity.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a member of the dimensional team, you’ll play a key role in guiding product and process engineering to control dimensional variation throughout the entire vehicle development process, from initial design to final assembly. You’ll contribute to the development and implementation of Dimensional Control strategies for Body and Trim systems and help deliver class-leading Dimensional Quality on current and future Aston Martin vehicles. Your work will involve analysing how dimensional tolerances affect overall vehicle quality, using advanced measurement and simulation techniques including Virtual Reality to analyse variation and optimise designs. You’ll assess and optimise component interfaces, locators, and manufacturing processes to ensure consistent quality, safety and performance. Along the way, you’ll gain opportunities to work closely with Design, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and multiple different Body Engineering functions covering Interior, Exterior and Structures).
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking an individual who is curious and inquisitive, always eager to learn, asks questions, and challenges conventional thinking. You should be approachable and collaborative, thriving in a supportive and inclusive environment. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll need to engage confidently with people at all levels. Above all, we value a proactive mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation and problem-solving
Essential requirements:
- A level typical offer*
AAA to include Mathematics and Physics.
Applicants with a strong profile who are studying one from A level Physics or A level Mathematics may be considered.
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject.
- Able to commute to the Gaydon site by personal transport.
- Able to attend Warwick University* by personal transport.
Why Choose Aston Martin?
Our apprenticeship isn’t just a job! It’s the first step in a career full of opportunities.
Benefits and perks to consider
- Gain a Product design and development engineer (degree), Level: 6 at Warwick University*
- Degree Apprentice Starting Salary: £26,137 [Subject to review]
- Salary increments (subject to performance and criteria being met over the programme)
- Annual bonus (discretionary)
- 26 days annual leave + 8 Statutory bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Medical Cover and Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
Progression towards a specialised (but very transferable) skillset applicable across automotive but also many different industries (e.g. aerospace and rail). You will receive continuous training in an engaging and motivating work environment. This environment provides opportunities at all levels and enables you to develop alongside your peers and seasoned professionals. You will have the opportunity to directly influence the cosmetic appearance and perceived quality of ultra-luxury automotive products.
Take the First Step Towards Your Engineering Future!
If you’re excited to contribute to innovative projects and learn from the best in the industry, we want to hear from you!
Click the ‘apply now’ button and begin your journey to becoming an engineering expert and part of our legacy.
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 there is anything you need to support making an application with us.
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda ltd
*Subject to change based on business needs.
