We are looking for an experienced Senior NDT Technician to provide technical leadership across all aspects of Non-Destructive Testing within our Formula One operation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity, safety and performance of race-winning components throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and the Race Team, you will lead inspection activities, mentor technicians, develop new inspection methods and provide expert technical guidance both at our Silverstone facility and trackside when required.
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Take a lead role in the delivery of NDT inspections across the manufacture, preparation, development and service life of Formula One components.
- Provide technical leadership in Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) and Visual Inspection (VT).
- Act as the senior technical authority for inspection methods, defect interpretation, acceptance criteria and component disposition.
- Develop, validate and implement new inspection techniques and technologies to improve capability and efficiency where required.
- Mentor and support NDT Technicians, promoting best practice and maintaining consistently high inspection standards.
- Review and approve technical inspection reports, ensuring compliance, traceability and accuracy.
- Work collaboratively with Design, Stress, Manufacturing, Production and Quality teams to support engineering decisions.
- Support failure investigations and structural integrity assessments through detailed NDT analysis.
- Maintain inspection equipment, calibration records and departmental documentation.
- Travel nationally and internationally to support race, test and development events where required.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, helping advance the team's NDT capability and inspection processes.
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Minimum Level 2 EN4179/PCN certification in Ultrasonic Testing and Eddy Current Testing, MPI, DPI and Visual Inspection (Level 3 certification or equivalent responsibility would be advantageous).
- Extensive experience in conventional A-Scan and Phased Array Ultrasonic Inspection, including handheld and immersion systems.
- Strong understanding of composite and metallic materials, manufacturing processes and defect mechanisms in a motorsport and aerospace environment or equivalent.
- Experience developing or improving NDT procedures and inspection techniques.
- Knowledge of Digital Radiography, X-ray or CT scanning (desirable).
- Excellent technical reporting and analytical skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing technicians.
- The ability to make sound technical decisions within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with engineering stakeholders across the business.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness classes, as well as a restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.
