Automotive Materials Engineering Placement – 12 Months

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance programme

Financial & mortgage advice

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited is seeking a Industrial Placement Intern to join the Materials Engineering team in the Quality department at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. The 12-month placement offers hands-on experience in the analysis laboratory supporting vehicle projects and ensuring McLaren's high quality standards across the business.

This on-site role for university students provides exposure to materials characterisation, failure analysis, data analysis, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a degree in Materials Science or Materials Engineering, on track for a 2:1 or above.
• Knowledge of materials characterisation techniques and data analysis.
• Interest in automotive materials and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the Materials Engineering department and lead failure analysis investigations.
• Assist with materials recommendations, experiments, and troubleshooting for components.
• Collaborate with design office, engineering teams and R&D to support projects.

Skills

Materials characterization

Analytical thinking

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Collaboration

Adaptability

Proactivity

AI proficiency

Passion for engineering excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Materials Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Excel

Job description

McLaren Automotive Limited is seeking a Industrial Placement Intern to join the Materials Engineering team in the Quality department at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. The 12-month placement offers hands-on experience in the analysis laboratory supporting vehicle projects and ensuring McLaren's high quality standards across the business.

This on-site role for university students provides exposure to materials characterisation, failure analysis, data analysis, and collaboration