Head Of Composite Manufacturing

2 weeks ago


Stockport, United Kingdom Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited Full time

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.
Are you a leader ready to take on a pivotal role at one of the most iconic teams in motorsport?
We're looking for an exceptional Head of Composite Manufacturing to oversee a team of 90+ technicians and production staff, driving innovation and excellence in composite manufacturing processes.
At Williams Racing, we're dedicated to building a collaborative, high-performance environment that fuels success on and off the track.
This role offers the opportunity to lead from the front, foster growth, and implement cutting-edge strategies that align with our ambitious goals.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership: Develop and implement a vision for advancing composite manufacturing processes and technologies.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
Allocate resources effectively to meet production demands while optimising costs and inventory.
Provide updates on manufacturing performance, challenges, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership.
Process Optimisation: Drive the development and continuous improvement of composite manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Implement best practices and innovative solutions for operational excellence.
Manufacturing Execution: Oversee daily operations to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D and Quality Control, to streamline processes.
Maintain rigorous quality control procedures and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For: Expertise in Composites: Deep understanding of composite materials, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing processes.
Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading and inspiring large teams, with a focus on high performance and professional growth.
Process Excellence: Strong background in process optimisation, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
Collaborative Approach: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and functions.
Industry Experience: At least 7 years in composite manufacturing with progressive leadership roles, ideally in Formula 1 or adjacent industries such as aerospace.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.
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 outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use.
Aside from these benefits, we can 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.
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