At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate manufacturing processes for high-performance vehicle assembly.
- Company: Join McLaren, a leader in automotive excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a structured career development framework.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for hands-on impact and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of automotive production while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Degree in mechanical or automotive engineering with experience in complex vehicle systems.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
In this role you will lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering practices to improve production processes for McLaren’s vehicle assembly. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to translate vehicle characteristics into manufacturing parameters, ensure safe and controlled processes, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and support program delivery through virtual manufacturing and timing planning. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape how our production systems meet brand standards and deliver high-performance cars at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- Structured career development framework
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan
- Life assurance benefit
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of Manufacturing Engineering practices to improve Project Management, Safety, Quality, Cost Management, People Development, and Product Delivery
- Capture vehicle characteristics and translate into manufacturing process parameters
- Create new processes and procedures aligned with design intent and safety
- Assist in scoping and delivering operational best practices and budgets for programs
- Lead virtual manufacturing and process simulations to validate concepts
- Develop timing plans supporting full program delivery
- Collaborate with Health and Safety to ensure suitable processes and materials
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues with timely containment and process changes
- Collaborate on layout design, modelling/simulation, and material flow integration
- Identify and implement production process improvements impacting safety, quality, uptime, cycle time, and capital utilization
- Monitor headcount and Hours Per Car (HPC) data for efficiency
- Create tools to audit efficiency and identify cost reduction opportunities
- Communicate improvement opportunities across factory teams
- Support design reviews, PFMEA/DFMEA, and value stream mapping
- Develop and train a team of series engineers and manage change introductions
- Provide mentoring and support for manager’s absence with associated responsibilities
Key requirements
- Degree in mechanical / automotive engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with complex vehicle systems and assembly processes
- Knowledge of end-of-line vehicle processing and equipment procurement
- Strong leadership, motivational and coaching abilities
- Experience identifying and resolving product quality issues and implementing safe practices
Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Surrey employer: McLaren Group
McLaren Automotive is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment in Woking, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide structured career development, generous benefits including enhanced pension schemes and flexible lifestyle options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion that fosters a supportive culture. Join our high-performing team and be part of a community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive excellence.
