Logistics Engineer
Location: Gaydon / Wellesbourne
Contract: 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 excellence.
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