Job Description
Logistics Engineer
Location: Gaydon / WellesbourneContract: Temporary (Ongoing)Hours: 39 hours per week
Mon-Thurs: 07:00-16:00
Fri: 07:30-12:00
About Aston Martin For over 110 years, Aston Martin has crafted some of the world's most luxury, high-performance sports cars. This is your opportunity to join a globally recognised brand at the forefront of premium automotive manufacturing. Manpower is proud to partner with Aston Martin to recruit a Logistics Engineer to support cutting-edge supply chain and production operations.The Role As a Logistics Engineer, you will develop, implement and optimise end-to-end logistics solutions-from global suppliers through to production line delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and lean logistics operations supporting world-class manufacturing standards.Key Responsibilities
* Logistics Process Engineering: Design and optimise material flow, inbound logistics, warehousing, and lineside delivery (kitting, sequencing, JIT, card & call)
* Industrial Engineering: Conduct time & motion studies, MTM analysis, ergonomic improvements, and layout design using AutoCAD
* Layout & Capacity Planning: Develop warehouse and production layouts, supporting new model launches (NPI/NML)
* Problem Solving & Quality: Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and conduct FMEA risk assessments
* Cost Modelling & Benchmarking: Build logistics cost models, analyse KPIs, and deliver continuous improvement strategies
* Project Management: Support cross-functional projects, including system integrations and logistics transformation
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and external suppliers/LLPs
* Data Analytics: Use Power BI, SAP, Excel to monitor delivery performance, stock health, and takt adherence
Key Skills & Experience
* Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
* Strong experience in automotive logistics, warehouse operations, and supply chain management
* Expertise in:
o Lean logistics & continuous improvement
o AutoCAD & layout design
o MTM / time & motion studies
o SAP, LN, WMS, TMS systems
o Power BI / data analytics
* Proven experience using 8D, FMEA, CCAR, root cause analysis
* Experience with new model launches (NPI/NML) highly desirable
* Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills
* Experience managing or working with a Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) preferred
Key Behaviours
* Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
* Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
* Confident engaging at all levels of the organisation
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven
Additional Requirements
* Full, valid UK driving licence (travel between Aston Martin sites required)
* Commitment to health & safety, compliance, and operational excellenceIf an opportunity to work with one of the world's leading prestige brands in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility sounds like it could be the next move for you, please apply with your up to date CV or call the Manpower team now on 01604 448400!
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