Lgistics Engineer

Logistics Engineer

Location: Gaydon / Wellesbourne
Contract: Temporary (Ongoing)
Hours: 39 hours per week

Mon-Thurs: 07:00-16:00

Fri: 07:30-12:00

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Full, valid UK driving licence (travel between Aston Martin sites required).

• Commitment to health & safety, compliance, and operational excellence.