Manufacturing Scheduling Placement Student
Join the fast-paced world of Formula 1 and experience the full spectrum of engineering excellence. As a Manufacturing Scheduling Placement Student, you will play a key role in transforming cutting-edge designs into high-performance components — all within industry-leading timeframes. This placement offers hands-on exposure to production control, supply chain coordination, and performance reporting — all vital in keeping programmes on track and manufacturing operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Production Control & Scheduling
- Manage production orders and prioritise workloads to align with shop floor capacity.
- Ensure seamless coordination between engineering demand and manufacturing capability.
Supply Chain Management
- Monitor material availability, manage lead times, and coordinate with subcontractors to meet production requirements.
- Support procurement planning to avoid disruptions in supply.
Reporting & Data Management
- Utilise Excel to schedule tasks, track progress, and provide accurate updates to stakeholders.
- Maintain inventory records and production data within the ERP system (SAP).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Programme Management, and Procurement to ensure integrated workflow across departments.
What We are Looking For
- Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
- Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships across teams.
- Resilient and adaptable, maintaining high standards under pressure.
- Comfortable with Excel; prior experience with SAP is a plus but not essential.
- A genuine interest in production control, scheduling, and supply chain operations.
- Currently working towards a 2:1 or above in a relevant degree discipline.
What We Offer
This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of motorsport innovation in a world-class Technology Centre. You will tackle real-world challenges, gain hands-on experience alongside some of the best engineers in Formula 1, and contribute directly to the success of our manufacturing programmes. With the freedom to innovate and take ownership, you will develop practical skills that will shape your future career.