Red Bull Powertrains has an exciting opportunity to join the team as we transition from building our team’s first Power Units to refining them into a race-ready package, all aimed at delivering the most competitive car on the 2026 Formula One grid. We are seeking a CNC Honing Machinist to help drive the future of motorsport innovation. You will be based at our state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes, designed to produce high-performance Power Units for the 2026 engine regulations.
The CNC Honing Machinist will be responsible for completing reliable, repeatable Cylinder Liner honing operations using state of the art CNC honing machines. As well as in-process sub-assembly and final finishing to the highest quality standards whilst working in strict adherence to technical drawings and procedures. This also includes managing component specifications and up revisions in accordance with Production Control and other Engineering departments to meet the tight deadlines set. Flexibility and versatility is also required to assist the wider Manufacturing group with other Manufacturing assembly tasks as and when required.
Key Responsibilities:
- To work with the Manufacturing Team Leaders and PCG Group to understand the priorities and deadlines.
- Understand production plans to ensure delivery dates will be achieved and communicate any deviation from the plan.
- Responsible for the quality of parts produced, ensuring all appropriate processes are carried out, and that any deviations from specification are identified, and if possible corrected prior to progressing.
- To maintain a good communication channel with all shifts and departments to ensure work is transferred effectively through the company.
- To prioritise daily workloads to ensure utilisation is high and maximise productivity.
- Feedback via Production Engineering and manufacturing improvement, cost or lead-time reduction suggestions.
- To liaise directly with external supplier for Honing machine servicing and repairs.
Key attributes:
- Extensive knowledge of Honing processes (minimum 5 years). Theory, Process and Hardware (Sunnen Machine experience desirable).
- Confident verbal and written communicator with the ability to follow achievable objectives, goals, strategies & measures.
- The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and process sheets.
- Ability to work in a high-pressured team environment and to be self-motivated to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work flexibly when additional shifts are required.
- Actively support the Apprentice and Junior training programme.
At Red Bull Powertrains, we turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into race-winning innovation. We’re a high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and pushing limits. If you love solving complex problems, thinking fast, and making a real impact, this is the place for you. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- A pension scheme
- On-site gym
- Free daily food allowance
- And many more
Most importantly, you’ll be part of the team driving our championship-winning cars to success. If you’re ready to test your limits and win big, apply now.
