Composite Laminating Team Lead — Drive Quality & Performance

McLaren F1 Team; Woking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren F1 Team is seeking a Composite Laminating Team Leader to guide a skilled team in our manufacturing operation in Woking. You will ensure a safe, efficient shift, delivering quality, throughput and reliability to support McLaren Racing's performance ambitions.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Project Management and Logistics to drive continuous improvement, develop the team, and uphold high standards across the laminating department.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, technologies and production techniques.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and composite part sign-off requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, CAD data, laminate manuals and manufacturing documentation.
• Good working knowledge of production systems and Microsoft Office applications within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, high-performance setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shift activities, ensuring safety, efficiently and to the required quality and delivery targets.
• Manage workflow, production priorities and capacity planning in collaboration with Project Management and key stakeholder teams.
• Provide strong technical and behavioural leadership, supporting team performance, training and ongoing development.
• Maintain health and safety standards through risk assessments, COSHH management, incident reporting and regular team communications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, support digitalisation projects and contribute directly on the shop floor when required.

Skills

Composite knowledge

Quality assurance

Technical drawings CAD data

Production systems MS Office

Team leadership

Job description

McLaren F1 Team is seeking a Composite Laminating Team Leader to guide a skilled team in our manufacturing operation in Woking. You will ensure a safe, efficient shift, delivering quality, throughput and reliability to support McLaren Racing's performance ambitions.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Project Management and Logistics to drive continuous improvement, develop the team, and uphold high standards across the laminating department.