Logistics Engineer
Location: Gaydon / Wellesbourne
Contract: Temporary (Ongoing)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Mon-Thurs: 07:00-16:00
Fri: 07:30-12:00
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 lean logistics & continuous improvement; AutoCAD & layout design; MTM / time & motion studies; SAP, LN, WMS, TMS systems; 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 excellence
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