Composite CNC Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement

McLaren Racing; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced company pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee financial & mortgage advice

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at the McLaren Composite Technology Centre to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, cycle time, and equipment availability across CNC machining.

You will lead new composites product introductions, work with design and production teams, and optimise processes with a data-driven approach. Strong problem-solving and CAM skills are essential, with experience in composites valued.

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience is essential.
• Proficiency with at least one CAM package is essential.
• Experience in machining composites is advantageous.
• Proven manufacturing engineering experience, ideally within the composites sector.
• Familiarity with engineering CAPEX procurement is advantageous.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, PPS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement projects using DMAIC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new composite products, processes, machinery and tooling into production.
• Provide feedback to design to ensure robust manufacturability of composite parts.
• Act as the primary Engineering contact for Production and Maintenance teams.
• Lead initiatives to improve CNC machining processes, reduce cycle time and scrap, and improve equipment availability.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret complex process data to deepen understanding and inform development.
• Facilitate PPS activities to resolve quality issues within defined timeframes.
• Maintain and update production process documentation (process flows, PFMEAs, control plans).
• Support creation and revision of SOPs, work instructions and product standards.
• Manage engineering changes for existing production parts.
• Present project status updates and KPIs to stakeholders.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM package

Composites machining

Manufacturing engineering

CAPEX procurement

8D PPS DMAIC

Data handling

PFMEA & control plans

Data collection systems

IT proficiency

Presentation skills

Change management

Tools

CAM packages

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at the McLaren Composite Technology Centre to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, cycle time, and equipment availability across CNC machining.

You will lead new composites product introductions, work with design and production teams, and optimise processes with a data-driven approach. Strong problem-solving and CAM skills are essential, with experience in composites valued.