Automotive NPI & Launch Director

McLaren Racing; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Employee assistance programme

Sabbatical after two years

Wellbeing initiatives

Shopping discounts

Parental leave

Financial & mortgage advice

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Manufacturing Launch Director to direct the industrialisation and launch of new automotive programmes from pre-production through full-rate manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and quality standards across the launch lifecycle.

The role requires strategic leadership, risk mitigation, and close collaboration with Engineering, PMO, Vehicle Line Management, Quality, Supply Chain,

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Launch Managers and programme teams.
• Create a high-performance, accountable culture focused on delivery and continuous improvement.
• KPIs and performance tracking for launches.
• Achieve Successful Start of Production (SOP).
• Ensure on-time launch delivery and budget adherence.
• Monitor customer launch scorecards and quality metrics.
• Drive First Time Through (FTT) performance.
• Minimise scrap and rework levels.
• Oversee production ramp-up and OEE during launch.
• Support customer warranty and quality performance.

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Manufacturing Launch Director to direct the industrialisation and launch of new automotive programmes from pre-production through full-rate manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and quality standards across the launch lifecycle.

The role requires strategic leadership, risk mitigation, and close collaboration with Engineering, PMO, Vehicle Line Management, Quality, Supply Chain,