Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Deputy Chief Designer
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We are looking for an Engineering Coordinator to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at our new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination of engineering activities across various departments to ensure alignment and efficient resource allocation. The Engineering Coordinator will play a crucial role in facilitating communication between teams and assisting with project management tasks to support successful engineering outcomes. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team, encouraging an environment where everyone can contribute towards our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Support the Deputy Chief Designer and Heads of Sections with project scheduling and resource planning.
* Support the recruitment process by screening candidates, arranging and sitting in on interviews, and helping write job descriptions and adverts.
* Organise departmental meetings and follow up actions arising.
* Work with the Deputy Chief Designer and Heads of Sections to ensure the car design process meets the requirements of all stakeholders, identify and highlight risks to the Deputy Chief Designer.
* Support the engineering function as required.
* Champion sustainability within the department.
Requirements
* A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering or Business) or similar experience.
* Experience in F1 or similar fast paced industry.
* Knowledge of and interest in manufacturing methods and materials.
* The ability to foster collaboration and achieve project objectives.
* Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
* Ability to prioritise in a time pressured environment and manage personal deadlines.
* Self-motivated, innovative, and comfortable working independently, while meeting challenging deadlines.
* Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.).
* Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.