DVA Engineer

As an Engineer specialising in Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA), you will engage at the very front end of the conceptual design process and play an integral role within the project, to influence the overall Styling, Design, and Manufacturing concepts of our future products. This function is crucial to integrating major vehicle systems; its outputs provide the basis for supplier measurement and gauging activities, as well as the design of major body assembly jigs and framing fixtures.

What You'll Do

• Apply 3D Design Variation Analysis (DVA) tools to prove out multiple concepts and ultimately validate the effectiveness of the optimal complete vehicle concept.
• Engineering Releases (ER) sign off across all components for a new model.
• Support the definition of vehicle level gap and flush targets with Perceived Quality department.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and define a complete dimensional control concept.
• Build tolerance simulation models using 3DCS software to evaluate design concept capability.
• Attend design reviews to support the development of the overall vehicle concept.
• Raise all validated concerns into the McLaren faults management system.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the various component manufacturing processes.
• Provide input to manufacturing assembly sequence and assembly concept decision making process.
• Ensure FT&A/GD&T in released designs is in accordance with BS:8888 ISO:1101.
• Provide support in generating datum strategy concepts.
• Management of internal training guides and standards for 3DCS model creation.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in mechanical / automotive engineering or similar (2:1 or above) or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• CATIA V5.
• GD&T and its application to the BS8888 standard.
• 8D or Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
• Methodical approach to work with strong analytical skills.
• Self-starter capable of using initiative.
• New product development experience in the Automotive Industry.
• 3DCS Tolerance analysis software, or similar.
• The application of best practice location strategies for a range of components/assemblies.
• Basic understanding of jig and fixture concepts.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Basic understanding of SPC, statistics and process capabilities.

Personal attributes:

• Aptitude to learn and develop your engineering skills.
• Ability to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought, and decisive authority.
• Flexible approach to travel is required.

What We'll Do for You

• Structured career development framework.
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday.
• Annual buy & sell up to five days.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus award.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice.

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars. It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.