We are seeking an experienced Additive Manufacturing Manager (Group Leader) to drive our team towards operational excellence. In this role, you will provide leadership and coordination to the Additive Manufacturing team, ensuring their activities align with the strategic needs of the business. You will be instrumental in achieving ambitious production targets without compromising on quality. Your focus will be on developing the department to fully leverage internal Additive Manufacturing processes and technologies, optimising machine utilisation, and minimising external costs.
Your responsibilities:
- Lead the Additive Manufacturing Department to maximise performance, promote teamwork, enhance communication within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and the broader company.
- Collaborate with department heads, Workflow Managers and Group Leaders to prioritise work schedules based on deadlines and business priorities.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed production plans to meet delivery targets, communicating any deviations promptly.
- Manage the flow of components through the Additive Manufacturing Department to ensure timely delivery, meeting business needs with minimal lead times.
- Oversee the efficient utilisation of all departmental resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, to meet current and future business objectives.
- Plan and implement cohesive manufacturing strategies across all areas of Additive Manufacturing, ensuring smooth communication and readiness for component production.
In this role, you will be responsible for fostering teamwork and continuous improvement within the department while maintaining a proactive, can-do attitude. Clear communication is essential, as you'll need to report any production delays or deviations from plans immediately. Accountability for producing high-quality components and ensuring overall product quality assurance is paramount, as is promoting synergies across the Red Bull Group.
Who you are:
We are looking for a conscientious and methodical individual who thrives in a team environment while also being self-motivated. The ideal candidate will excel under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines with a flexible approach to working hours. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire the team. This person will be proactive in investigating new technologies and pushing the technical capabilities of the department. They will collaborate closely with all manufacturing departments and designers, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Not only is this a fantastic Additive Manufacturing Manager (Group Leader) role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Racing & Technology. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free food, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to the function of our grand prix cars.
