Prototype Build Manager

Summary

Due to our continued growth, YASA is looking for a Prototype Build Manager to manage the operational output of the Bicester Prototype build facility. Reporting to the Prototype Launch Manager, you will be coordinating across the business to ensure production needs are met to allow delivery against all project demand.

• Own the day-to-day operations and line management, leading a team of Build Technicians to deliver against all production and quality targets.

• Drive improvements to enable increased output and quality.

• Take a leading role in the management of the manufacturing function including:

  • Ensuring material demands and availability for production is met.

  • Making sure the correct number of staff is in place to support changing workloads and demands, including planning overtime, staff absences and holidays.

  • Facilitating daily cell meetings and communicating targets at a production level by coordinating with AME, Logistics, and Quality functions.

• Carrying out layered process audits and other quality activities.

• Coordinating production schedules with the logistics teams to deliver against project demands.

• Engage with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to improve processes and feedback on possible improvements for high-volume implementation.

• Ensure correct material is fed to lines and make all necessary MRP transactions.

• Support engineering change and breakpoint management/traceability.

• Support continuous improvement activities including Kaizen and problem solving and be a champion of shop floor 5S.

• Coordinate the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment with the Maintenance and Advance Manufacturing Engineering teams.

• Help define new processes to improve the operational efficiency of the line.

• Ensure that health and safety regulations are met and documented.

• Identify training and development needs within the team.

• Other duties as required.

To succeed in this role, we believe you'll need:

• A degree (or similar) in an Engineering/Manufacturing related discipline

• Proven experience working within an automotive tier 1 or prototype build environment.

• Previous experience leading a team.

• Previous experience building teams and setting up shop floor practices for a manufacturing facility.

• The ability to embrace change and self-manage multiple priorities.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to run and monitor the production process.

• The ability to work under pressure and motivate others to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.

• A flexible approach to work.

Our mission is to lead the design and delivery of the best electric motor technology available. We believe that diversity of thought, and experience is a key driver of innovation. Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet ~60% of criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they check all boxes. So if you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every single point, please still get in touch. We’d love to have an initial chat and see if you could add value. 

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus

• 28 days’ holiday

• Pension scheme

• Private medical plan with Bupa

• 4 x death in service

• Company car scheme
  
  

About YASA

YASA, a Mercedes Benz group company, is leading the way in EV Motor Revolution with our patented and unique Axial Flux Technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter, and smaller than our competitors. Our spirit of innovation drives us to continually explore and test new technologies, a mindset that exists from early-stage R&D projects through to manufacturing optimisation. We stay true to the freedom and flexibility that drove our success as a start-up, alongside having the stability, security, and roadmap of an established organisation.