Head of Body Electronics Engineering

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday and bank holidays

Enhanced company pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Parental leave policies

Wellbeing initiatives and employee ass

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd is seeking a Lead Body Electronics engineer to lead a cross-functional team delivering body electronics systems for current and future road cars. You will manage ECUs, specifications, DFMEA, DVP, and coordinate a busy program while liaising with other engineering teams to meet performance, weight and cost targets.

A degree in Electronics or Software and strong project management skills are essential, with experience in OEM/Tier 1 electronic systems and CAN tooling.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Software or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong technical project management skills with evidence of decision making.
• Experience with OEM or Tier 1 electronic system management delivering on time.
• Good commercial awareness focusing on cost, quality and risk.
• Delivery-focused with a track record for timing, weight and cost targets.
• Experience with CAN and CAN-based tools and vehicle integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to deliver Body Electronics on current and future vehicles.
• Maintain supply base and establish strategic partnerships for technology roadmap.
• Support commercial activities to keep development on-time and on-cost.
• Define and co-ordinate detailed specifications for ECUs and related components.
• Report status, software status and issues at all business levels.
• Develop and coordinate DVP plans for ECUs and systems.
• Support future technology roadmap including planning and research.
• Manage resource forecasting, allocation, and recruitment; oversee budgets.

Skills

Technical project management

Supplier management

CAN tools

Systems V Model

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree ( Electronics or Software )

Tools

CAN and CAN-based tools

Job description

McLaren Automotive Ltd is seeking a Lead Body Electronics engineer to lead a cross-functional team delivering body electronics systems for current and future road cars. You will manage ECUs, specifications, DFMEA, DVP, and coordinate a busy program while liaising with other engineering teams to meet performance, weight and cost targets.

A degree in Electronics or Software and strong project management skills are essential, with experience in OEM/Tier 1 electronic systems and CAN tooling.