Operations Trainee - Engine Build

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains in the United Kingdom seeks a hands-on trainee to learn engine/subsystem assembly and support routine tasks under strict SOPs and work instructions. You will coordinate archiving and disposal of mileaged parts, assist in fault investigation, and support preventive maintenance to keep builds progressing efficiently.

Success requires adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, and continuous improvement of the build environment, with flexibility to

Qualifications

• GCSEs with Maths, English and ideally Science are required.
• BTEC Lv2/Lv3 in engineering is desirable but degree overqualification is not intended for progression routes.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and complete manual assembly operations safely to pre-determined quality standards.
• Adhere to agreed delivery schedules.
• Follow SOPs and Quality Management System processes.
• Report quality issues via non-conformance process and the fault database.
• Maintain and continuously improve the clean build environment.
• Maintain allocated equipment via basic TPM controls and early issue reporting.
• Review new Formula 1 Build faults with fault owners and update database accordingly.

Skills

Self organization

Powerunit components

PC literacy

Education

GCSEs 4/C or above incl Maths & English

BTEC Lv2/Lv3 in relevant Engineering subject desirable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Learn aspects of engine or subsystem assembly
• Learn then Support routine and essential tasks & tests through working to strict Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Coordinating the archiving, sourcing and disposal of mileaged parts in line with relevant build policies. (e.g. Filter and component patch testing, Tangential load measurement of piston rings)
• To support the investigation into build generated faults and support the containment and counter measure actions needed, to include updating the database actions and status
• To support the ongoing preventative maintenance tasks that help builds progress at pace (e.g. Cleaning line checks)

THEREFORE WE NEED YOU TO…

• Adhering to and Completion of manual assembly operations to produce operations in a safe manner. Work should be done to a pre-determined quality standard using approved methods in which training has been received.
• Adhering to agreed delivery schedules.
• Adherence to our SOP’s and Quality Management System processes
• Constructive reporting of quality issues via the non-conformance process and the fault database
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of our clean build environment
• Maintenance of allocated equipment through basic TPM controls and early reporting of issues

Purpose of the role is to…

• Learn aspects of engine or subsystem assembly
• Learn then Support routine and essential tasks & tests through working to strict Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Coordinating the archiving, sourcing and disposal of mileaged parts in line with relevant build policies. (e.g. Filter and component patch testing, Tangential load measurement of piston rings)
• To support the investigation into build generated faults and support the containment and counter measure actions needed, to include updating the database actions and status
• To support the ongoing preventative maintenance tasks that help builds progress at pace (e.g. Cleaning line checks)

THEREFORE WE NEED YOU TO…

• Adhering to and Completion of manual assembly operations to produce operations in a safe manner. Work should be done to a pre-determined quality standard using approved methods in which training has been received.
• Adhering to agreed delivery schedules.
• Adherence to our SOP’s and Quality Management System processes
• Constructive reporting of quality issues via the non-conformance process and the fault database
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of our clean build environment
• Maintenance of allocated equipment through basic TPM controls and early reporting of issues

After training be skilled at…

• Adhering to and Completion of manual assembly operations to produce operations in a safe manner. Work should be done to a pre-determined quality standard using approved methods in which training has been received.
• Adhering to agreed delivery schedules.
• Adherence to our SOP’s and Quality Management System processes
• Constructive reporting of quality issues via the non-conformance process and the fault database
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of our clean build environment
• Maintenance of allocated equipment through basic TPM controls and early reporting of issues

Have Experience Of…

• Self organisation of requested tasks in order to complete these in a safe and efficient manner
• Powerunit components (primarily internal combustion engine)

Demonstrate knowledge of…

• Similar relevant experience of high quality engineering environment
• Ability to work to high levels of quality and cleanliness
• PC literacy including MS office products
• Ability to work safely in line with HPP protocols (RA’s, PPE, etc..)

Hold These Qualifications…

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade 4/C and above (including Maths, English & preferably a Science)
• Lv2 or Lv3 BTEC in a relevant Engineering subject desirable
• This role is not suitable for those with a degree unfortunately as it overqualifies you for the intended progression routes

Be…

• Flexible in working hours to ensure tasks are completed to meet test and race schedules
• Open to a wide and varied list of tasks and activities

Success in this role will be if you… (deliverables)

• Adhere to pre-determined Quality standards
• Adhere to agreed delivery timescales
• Continually improve the operations or tasks through flowing ideas and gaining agreements for any changes
• Adapt to the changing circumstances of a fast paced racing program

Additional Information…

• Specifically the job will look at the following tasks and activities (Training will be given)
• Support the Review of new Formula 1 Build faults and review with the fault owners/ area team leaders, Update the fault on the database and commence work to support containing the faults and countermeasures to mitigate any future reoccurrence (This will be working with the Build Faults supporting team and team leaders)
• Review with Build team the status of stored archived components in the Plant room to ensure access remains clear and no flammable items have been moved into the area