Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

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Audi Revolut F1 Team

Coordinate procurement and production planning for wind-tunnel prototype parts, balancing internal capacity with external supply.

Your mission

  • Coordinate with design, prototype workshop and project management on requirements and timelines.
  • Coordinate internal capacity, machine utilisation and scheduling with internal production.
  • Execute make-or-buy decisions and ensure external supply needs are met through existing suppliers.
  • Negotiate and procure prototype parts from external suppliers.
  • Handle order processing, schedule tracking and escalation in case of bottlenecks.
  • Align quality requirements with involved departments and coordinate goods receiving, quality control and accounting.
  • Coordinate rework for externally manufactured parts.

Your profile

  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Technical Business Administration or Mechanical Engineering with a manufacturing focus.
  • Several years of experience in operational purchasing, technical procurement or production planning in industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of make-or-buy processes, supplier communication and scheduling.
  • Proficient with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle).
  • Technical understanding of drawings, manufacturing processes and procedures; additive-manufacturing knowledge a plus.
  • Confident negotiation skills and strong cross-functional organisation.
  • Fluent in German and English.

Location: Hinwil, Switzerland. Apply via the Audi F1 Team careers site.

About Audi F1 Team

Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, entering the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026. The team operates across three sites: power-unit development at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; chassis engineering and race operations at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; and the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, in the heart of Motorsport Valley.

To apply for this job please visit www.audif1.com.