Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: St Athan, South Wales
Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 12:00pm Friday
At Aston Martin, we create some of the world's most beautiful high-performance vehicles. Behind every vehicle is a team of talented engineers dedicated to delivering exceptional quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team at our state-of-the-art St Athan facility.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our Tub and Body Construction operations, supporting both current production programmes and future vehicle introductions. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering robust manufacturing processes, tooling solutions, quality improvements, and production support activities that ensure our vehicles meet the highest standards of excellence.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you will lead manufacturing projects from concept through to implementation, working closely with Production, Quality, Product Engineering, Logistics, Facilities, and external suppliers. You will be responsible for developing and refining production processes, introducing and commissioning new tooling and equipment, supporting dimensional and quality improvements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment.
You will investigate and resolve production-related manufacturing issues, ensure process documentation is maintained to the highest standard, and contribute to facility and layout planning activities that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and operator ergonomics. The role also involves supporting new model introductions and ensuring seamless integration of product changes into the production environment.
The successful candidate will have previous Manufacturing Engineering experience within the automotive or aerospace sector, combined with a recognised engineering apprenticeship and strong problem-solving capabilities. You will be confident analysing data, identifying root causes, and implementing effective engineering solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience of tooling development, process improvement, supplier quality activities, and cross-functional project management will be highly beneficial.
Applicants should possess an ONC qualification as a minimum, alongside substantial experience within a motor vehicle manufacturing environment. An HNC or engineering degree would be advantageous. Experience supporting new model introduction projects, including process development, tooling installation, and commissioning, would also be desirable.
To succeed in this role, you will be an effective communicator who can work with stakeholders at all levels of the business. You will bring a proactive approach, a willingness to embrace new ideas, and the ability to influence project outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and operational performance.
This position offers significant exposure across the business and the opportunity to contribute directly to the manufacture of world-renowned luxury vehicles. The role is approximately 50% shop floor based and 50% desk based, requiring a hands-on approach and occasional flexibility to support production requirements outside of standard working hours.
If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to make a real impact within one of the most prestigious automotive brands in the world, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the team that brings Aston Martin's iconic vehicles to life.
Belong at Aston Martin
At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to ensure that you can bring your best, in every way.
Let’s build something remarkable together.
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