Job Description
Job description
Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.
Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Production Systems Data Architect in the Operations Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.
Summary
The purpose of the role is to drive the digital transformation of the production plant and lead the integration of best in class industry solutions, inline with industry 4.0, to support the Vision80 strategy and alignment to LPS.
the successful candidate will be responsible for the collation, allocation/escalation and coordination of data, relating to issues affecting the delivery of the Manufacturing targets.
What You'll Do
Carry out data analysis and research, to identify trends and develop insights.
Develop data-driven recommendations and strategies for improving digital performance.
Generate / develop a live dashboard reporting infrastructure at Hethel / LAS.
Analyse, identify and Optimise the manufacturing performance, using a digital dashboard to drive improvements.
Collaborate with internal teams, to ensure data accuracy and system centralisation.
What You'll Bring
IT systems skills
Operational knowledge
MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI & Project skills
Experience of working in a production line environment at an Automotive OEM or similar.
Use of process systems, logical thinker for problem solving and process planning.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
Half day finish on a Friday
6% pension contribution
Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
Private Healthcare
Group income protection based on length of service
Paid time off for medical appointments
Family Friendly policies
Employee Car Ownership Scheme
Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT
Additional Information
This role will be working from our Hethel plant, within our flexible working policy.
Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.
Our Company
Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2026 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2026 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya. By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game.
As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.
Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.
We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.
Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/
For more than six decades, Hethel, Norfolk, has stood as the headquarters of Lotus, tracing back to the visionary inception of our founder, Colin Chapman, crafting championship-winning racing cars.
Complementing our legacy, production facilities in Norwich and Warwick collectively form an integral part of our UK footprint, providing a diverse array of opportunities
Hethel hosts our race track, engineering functions, and the newly established Chapman Production Centre. This centre of excellence is renowned for its world-class standards and is presently engaged in crafting the Emira, Lotus's ultimate petrol-powered masterpiece.
The Chapman Production Centre stands as one of the world's most advanced low-volume automotive manufacturing facilities, with a capacity to produce approximately 5,000 cars annually.
Featuring a cutting-edge paint shop equipped with automated processes, and robots - including primer, colour, and clear coat application, it ensures an unparalleled finish, efficient throughput, and flawless consistency for our vehicles.
As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.
Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.
Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Production Systems Data Architect in the Operations Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.
Summary
The purpose of the role is to drive the digital transformation of the production plant and lead the integration of best in class industry solutions, inline with industry 4.0, to support the Vision80 strategy and alignment to LPS.
the successful candidate will be responsible for the collation, allocation/escalation and coordination of data, relating to issues affecting the delivery of the Manufacturing targets.
What You'll Do
Carry out data analysis and research, to identify trends and develop insights.
Develop data-driven recommendations and strategies for improving digital performance.
Generate / develop a live dashboard reporting infrastructure at Hethel / LAS.
Analyse, identify and Optimise the manufacturing performance, using a digital dashboard to drive improvements.
Collaborate with internal teams, to ensure data accuracy and system centralisation.
What You'll Bring
IT systems skills
Operational knowledge
MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI & Project skills
Experience of working in a production line environment at an Automotive OEM or similar.
Use of process systems, logical thinker for problem solving and process planning.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
Half day finish on a Friday
6% pension contribution
Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
Private Healthcare
Group income protection based on length of service
Paid time off for medical appointments
Family Friendly policies
Employee Car Ownership Scheme
Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT
Additional Information
This role will be working from our Hethel plant, within our flexible working policy.
Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.
Our Company
Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2026 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2026 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya. By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game.
As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.
Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.
We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.
Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/
For more than six decades, Hethel, Norfolk, has stood as the headquarters of Lotus, tracing back to the visionary inception of our founder, Colin Chapman, crafting championship-winning racing cars.
Complementing our legacy, production facilities in Norwich and Warwick collectively form an integral part of our UK footprint, providing a diverse array of opportunities
Hethel hosts our race track, engineering functions, and the newly established Chapman Production Centre. This centre of excellence is renowned for its world-class standards and is presently engaged in crafting the Emira, Lotus's ultimate petrol-powered masterpiece.
The Chapman Production Centre stands as one of the world's most advanced low-volume automotive manufacturing facilities, with a capacity to produce approximately 5,000 cars annually.
Featuring a cutting-edge paint shop equipped with automated processes, and robots - including primer, colour, and clear coat application, it ensures an unparalleled finish, efficient throughput, and flawless consistency for our vehicles.
As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.
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