Head of Vehicle Structures & Systems

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd. seeks a senior engineer to lead the Body Structures Team, delivering components and sub-systems while achieving cost, timing and quality goals.

You will guide design reviews, manage resources, and drive development across projects in a fast‑paced automotive environment. The role requires a background in engineering leadership, experience with APQP/FMEA, and strong stakeholder communication to support internal and external reviews.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 2:1 minimum or equivalent relevant training and experience.
• Management or Leadership Training (MEP or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead the Body Structures Team to deliver component and sub‑system BOM, specifications, FMEAs, DVP, DFA and DFM while meeting cost, timing and quality targets.
• Prepare and present materials for external and internal project reviews to stakeholders and executives.
• Manage resource allocation, recruitment, appraisal and performance of the Body Structures Team.

Skills

Team leadership

APQP

FMEA

Project management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office

FMEA

Job description

McLaren Automotive Ltd. seeks a senior engineer to lead the Body Structures Team, delivering components and sub-systems while achieving cost, timing and quality goals.

You will guide design reviews, manage resources, and drive development across projects in a fast‑paced automotive environment. The role requires a background in engineering leadership, experience with APQP/FMEA, and strong stakeholder communication to support internal and external reviews.