Weld Technician - Supercars

Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection. The Senior Technician – Weld & Frame Structure is responsible for creating the process and the specification for Welding, structural bonding assembly facility for iStream® superlight frame production. Key Responsibilities * Support current and new model activities. * Create production process and facility strategies and support through Team Members in translating those into concrete action plans. * With support from the Senior Engineer – Welding & Frame Structure, liaise with other departments and suppliers to ensure process targets are met for production. * Deliver the tools required to enable the manufacturing process of our world-leading car models. * Evaluate process and coordinate activities with the team to improve Welded assembly quality. * Develop and standardise work instruction for each production process. * Ensure H&S requirements are met. * Carry out problem solving activities. * Support Cycle Time and line balancing, carry out trials and training activities for the new process. * Schedule own activities to provide manufacturing deliverables that meet required specifications within timescales and budgets. * Evaluate weld quality and dimensional accuracy of the Welded assembly. * Liaise with other members of the Manufacturing Engineering Team to support preparation of 2D concepts, layouts, designs for tooling and fixtures, plant installation, Weld assembly cells etc. * Provide input to the Manufacturing Engineering Team to support feasible design solutions with regard to manufacturing, Weld assembly and ISO welding qualifications related to Aluminium structures welding. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise * Qualified in approved ISO welding qualifications below or equivalent of BS EN ISO 9606-2: Qualification of Welders – Fusion Welding: Aluminium, BS EN ISO (phone number removed): Qualification of Welding Procedures – Arc Welding: Aluminium * An expert in Aluminium joining applications mainly in manual but may also for automated welding, with the background knowledge and experience to understand the methodology of Aluminium welding processes. Expected to have substantial experience in Aluminium welding. * Knowledge of Aluminium welding standards and quality control processes as listed below is preferred along with experience in tubular frame structure manufacture. * Post weld quality check to meet ISO standards. * Dimensional verification to the specification. * Metallurgical destructive testing. * Catia V5 (or alternative CAD system) viewer experience preferred, but not essential. * Understanding of the different assembly processes and equipment. * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications is essential. * Ability to work autonomously, managing your own workload and responsible for meeting your goals and challenges by creating plans and schedule own activities. * Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients. * Key skill must be at the level of Trainer and can perform task unsupervised and train others. * Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to manufacturing. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment * Some computer literacy required – Basics in Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Must be a team player who can work closely with GMAE Engineering and GMA production team