Composite Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Efficiency Leader

McLaren; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Staff discounts

Parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Composite Technology Centre is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, cycle time and equipment availability across manufacturing processes. You will lead the introduction of new composites products, processes, machinery, and tooling into production.

You will collect and analyse complex process data, support design for manufacture, manage engineering changes, and present KPIs to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within the composites manufacturing sector.
• Experience with pre-preg composite manufacturing is desirable.
• Experience with high-pressure and low-pressure resin transfer moulding is desirable.
• 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.
• Skilled in handling and analysing large datasets.
• Capable of establishing accurate and relevant data collection systems.
• Experience in CAD modelling, preferably for composite components.
• Knowledge of PFMEA reviews and control plan updates is beneficial.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Familiarity with structured change management systems.
• Excellent IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leading the introduction of new composites products, processes, machinery, and tooling into production.
• Providing feedback to the design team to ensure robust design for manufacture of composite parts and tooling.
• Acting as the primary Engineering contact for Production and Maintenance teams.
• Leading initiatives to improve composites manufacturing processes, focusing on reducing cycle time and scrap, enhancing equipment availability, and supporting product repairs and introductions.
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting complex process data to deepen process understanding and inform technical development.
• Facilitating Practical Problem-Solving (PPS) activities to resolve quality issues within defined timeframes
• Maintaining and updating production process documentation, including process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Supporting the creation and revision of production documents such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, and product standards.
• Managing engineering changes for existing production parts.
• Presenting project status updates and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Composite manufacturing

Problem solving

DMAIC

Data analysis

CAD modelling

PFMEA

Control plans

CAPEX procurement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

CAD software

Job description

McLaren Composite Technology Centre is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, cycle time and equipment availability across manufacturing processes. You will lead the introduction of new composites products, processes, machinery, and tooling into production.

You will collect and analyse complex process data, support design for manufacture, manage engineering changes, and present KPIs to stakeholders.