Department overview Definition, management and verification of mass and related attributes (centre of gravity position(s) and inertial properties at vehicle, system and component level for all Aston Martin vehicle derivatives Job purpose Support the definition, management and verification of the of the mass, centre of gravity and Inertial properties for all Aston Martin programmes. Key duties and responsibilities Conduct mass attribute benchmarking activities to support definition and delivery of vehicle, system and component targets Collaborate with Advance Product Creation (APC) team to scope and define appropriate research initiatives to future the mass attribute Review commodity team foundation DFMEA’s and DVP’s to ensure mass attribute requirements are tracked, measured and reported Establish a stakeholder network to develop, document and report attribute status against targets and programme gateways, highlighting consequences of package options across vehicle attributes group. Identify, evaluate, and drive solutions through mass PAT. Track and publish vehicle derivative mass loading charts, parametric model for all vehicle and market derivatives Identify and develop potential mass saving opportunities for current and future programmes recommending approach to system and component owners. Ensure mass attribute issues are tracked and robustly contained and counter-measured using agreed issue tracking and reporting tools Provide support to L&C team throughout the vehicle weight certification process. Publish Engineering Reports to support the above. Publish standards, test procedures and processes to future the mass attribute Support relevant PMT/PAT meetings as required. Experience and qualifications Essential Proven experience working in Mass management within an Automotive OEM or Automotive components supplier. Proven leadership experience. Proven ability in attribute delivery through product delivery framework process Experience of high volume / niche vehicle (low volume) programmes Experience with noise factor management and problem-solving methodologies Must be proficient with the use of all common Microsoft Office applications Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Preferred A working knowledge of Teamcenter and NX would be desirable. Working in cross functional teams, preferably in a Vehicle Integration role. Experience of vehicle package / concept would be desirable, as would be working in a Vehicle Attribute department. Experience in materials development / materials selection would be an advantage. An ability to communicate complex ideas quickly and include system / component expertise in decision making Demonstrated ability to make decisions against conflicting requirements to deliver a balanced recommendation for the vehicle programme Essential education/ qualifications Engineering degree or equivalent with a materials or vehicle attribute bias desirable. Preferred education/ qualifications Chartered engineer Required skills/ behaviours An energetic, driven and goal-based leader with a passion for delivering challenging projects to exact and compact timescales with a significant amount of innovation and customer focus Must be well organised and methodical, with an excellent attention to detail Able to work as an effective member of a team, while also confident to work alone Can adapt quickly to become skilled with the use of new software Must demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, initiative and flexibility, and determination to see a task through to completion A natural mentor and coach who values personal relationships across the whole business A confident, engaging communicator able to influence and lead high level meetings Able to remain focused under pressure Capable of representing a world class automotive brand Must be fluent in the English language Hiring manager - Joseph Jones Grade - 9 Positions - One Belong at Aston Martin At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to ensure that you can bring your best, in every way. Let’s build something remarkable together. The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd