Junior Rapid Prototype Technician
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
We are seeking a Junior Rapid Prototype Technician to support the Applied Science Manufacturing function. This is a fixed term contract opportunity until April 2026.
About the role:
Operating and maintaining Rapid Prototype machines.
Preparing and finishing model components to the required standard.
Maintaining accuracy of deliveries by updating electronic status systems.
Supporting machine programming activities.
Establish best practice and cost-effective manufacturing and surface finishing solutions.
Prioritise workload in conjunction with the RP programmers to ensure on time delivery to the end user.
Ensure processes are operated safely and maintained in accordance with the manufactures recommendations and department risk assessments.
Managing and maintaining the stock of consumables used in part preparation
Help with the development and support of departmental processes and procedures.
Candidate profile:
Good hand coordination and an eye for detail
Well organised and delivery focused, to meet on-time deadlines in a high pressured and time sensitive environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team ethic attitude
Very high standard of care and attention to the quality and cleanliness of work, and the working environment
Excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Experience in parts preparation and finishing is beneficial
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
