Sub-Assembly Technician at Cosworth in Northampton, England, GB

Job Description:

Cosworth are hiring Sub-Assembly Technicians to join our Engine Build department, contributing to iconic projects such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Gordon Murray T.50, Bugatti Tourbillon, and Red Bull RB17. The role involves the build and rebuild of high-performance engine assemblies, including dismantling, measuring, assembling, and rebuilding components in line with Cosworth standards and best practice.

The Role:

• Build of engine sub-assemblies – inspection and measurement of critical components as defined in Cosworth build manuals and processes.
• Strip engine sub-assemblies – inspection and measurement of critical components as defined in Cosworth build manuals and processes.
• Test subcomponents of engine assembly’s on rigs and collect data.
• Record and maintain all build data and keep records up to date.
• Report faults and record information in the main engine database.
• Adhere to H&S practices and be accepting of other duties and activities that may be reasonably required to achieve company and departmental targets.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

• Good at working in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Manual dexterity.
• Flexible approach and prepared to work to tight deadlines.
• Unsocial working hours may be required at short notice to achieve tight deadlines.
• During busy periods overtime may be required to complete workload on schedule.

Desirable

• GCSE’s and A-levels acceptable.
• College qualification in engineering or equivalent to level 2-3.