Automotive NPI & Launch Director

McLaren Racing

Old Woking

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago
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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,

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