The current vacancies at Armstrong Group are listed below, but if you don’t see a job that suits your skillset and you are interested in working with us, please forward your CV to us at HR@armstrong-group.uk, for consideration when a vacancy arises.

Job Title: CNC Programmer

Responsible to: CNC Manager

Location: Armstrong Group – Bayton Road, Coventry

Role Purpose: Responsible for the day-to-day programming/setting/operating of the CNC machines (Bretons) and Kuka Robots.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programming of CNC machines and Kuka Robots.
• Ensuring daily targets are fulfilled.
• Implementing Lean Management, supporting 5S and TPMs.
• Adjusting of machine cutting paths or settings to optimise production while maintaining quality.
• Consider tools required to cut materials and program machines accordingly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines/robots as they arise.
• Perform basic machine maintenance such as cleaning and TPMs.
• Train new employees on how to properly operate/set CNC machines/Robots.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and design models.
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Essential Skills:

• Must have experience and a good working knowledge of Power Mill.
• Experience and knowledge of Openmind Hypermill Software.
• Vericut experience desirable.
• Knowledge of composites and how composite components are manufactured.
• Basic knowledge of the make-up of race cars and road cars.
• Basic knowledge of stock control.
• A minimum of 2 years working within the F1/Motorsport/Automotive industry.
• Fanuc 3 & 5 axis control systems for programming and operating.
• 3-axis Fusion 360 CAM software, programming and operating.
• Powermill CAM software, programming and operating.
• Good team worker and ‘can-do attitude’.
• Good organisational and communications skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, and on multiple concurrent projects.
• To be proficient in Microsoft 365.
• H&S Awareness

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Job Title: Quality Engineer

Responsible to: Group Quality & Programme Manager

Location: Armstrong Group – Bayton Road, Coventry

Role Purpose:

To support Armstrong Group in delivering quality milestones regarding the introduction of new products and existing products. Implementation of IATF 16949 and AS9100 Rev D, utilising current BMS.

Main Duties:

• Preparation of the customer APQP and PPAP documents
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
• Update, as required – FMEA’s, Control Plans and internal documentation
• Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Statistical analysis of measurements results from capability studies and production of reports.
• Interpreting dimensional results and component GD&T
• Direct Interface between external customer and internal engineering/projects and production.
• Ensuring Quality milestones are achieved
• Lead 8D / root cause investigations
• Directly interfacing with customers, internal engineers and suppliers
• Creating DMR reports and forwarding to suppliers, ensuring the supplier has conducted a thorough root cause with closure actions verified.
• Lead in-house containment activities, reporting findings to the customer.
• Complete weekly quality KPIs in time and own actions
• Complete internal audits in accordance with audit schedule, liaise with department owners and support audit actions until closure.
• Owning customer audit actions
• Performing external audits as and when required.
• Complete customer 8D reports on time and in full.
• Review supplier 8D and update as required.
• Perform daily activities in line with current business accreditations (ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100)
• Liaison with all other departments to support procedure/process requirements.

Essential Skills:

• Proven background of Quality knowledge combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Communication and Presentations, directly with Customers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change, with a willingness to be flexible and adapt to new circumstances.
• Ability to plan and manage objectives and priorities.
• Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving while offering original and practical solutions that challenge fixed ideas; in depth knowledge of Quality Assurance techniques; Core Tools FMEA, Control Plan, APQP, PPAP, Etc., Ability to work to deadlines in a demanding environment.
• IATF 16949 audit experience.
• AS9100 Rev D experience (Mandatory).
• Composites experience.
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Job Title: Composites Laminator

Responsible to: Operations Manager

Location: Armstrong Group – Bayton Road, Coventry

Job Summary:

Laminating Tooling and Components for multiple customers within the automotive, aerospace or motorsport industry. Reading and understanding instructions from a manual or an engineering drawing whilst achieving company objectives.

Main Duties:

• Laminating Tooling and components.
• The seal and release of patterns and moulds.
• The vacuum bagging of tooling and components.
• The loading of ovens and autoclaves.
• Template manufacture and kit cutting of components.
• To achieve delivery targets of our customers while ensuring quality is not compromised.
• Support the continuing 5S and LEAN Manufacturing activities.

Essential Skills:

• Good Team worker
• Logical reasoning with a “can-do attitude”
• Good organisational skills.
• Interpreting engineer drawings.
• Follow laminating manuals.
• To work with minimal supervision.
• At least two years’ experience within the composite industry as a laminator.
• Basic knowledge of the make-up of race cars and road cars.
• Autoclave operation.
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Job Title: Paint Shop Polisher

Responsible to: Production Supervisor

Location: Armstrong Group – Bayton Road, Coventry

Job Summary:

Using a variety of hand & power tools, fixtures, work instructions and a series of operations to correctly prepare specified components for the next stage of the painting process.

Requirements:

• Experience within a paint shop, ideally, although candidates with experience from other industries will be welcome.
• Experience in vehicle polishing or Paint Polishing.
• Experience with power and hand tools a plus.
• Basic math and communication skills required.

Main Duties:

• Follow detailed prep instructions, processes and procedures.
• Follow detailed polishing instructions, processes and procedures.
• Comply with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements as per the ADV Quality System.
• Complete all administrative functions relating to business or regulatory requirements.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Paint Shop Supervisor.
• Provide hands on job function training to co-workers as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Communicate with other stations in the paint shop to ensure maximum speed and accuracy.
• Prepare components accurately, thoroughly and quickly to approved specifications.
• Conserve resources and supplies to facilitate minimum waste.
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