Lead Engine Design Engineer - High-Performance ICE

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance and health/c

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive in Woking is seeking an Engine Design Lead Engineer to oversee the definition, design and delivery of a complete ICE project for a McLaren vehicle platform. You will lead a team of engineers and coordinate with product teams, finance, suppliers and executive stakeholders to ensure attributes, costs and timing meet programme goals.

The role offers significant autonomy within a world-renowned automotive brand, with hybrid working options and the support to develop your career as

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree 2:1 or above.
• Experience leading a team of engineers in an ICE/Powertrain project.

Responsibilities

• Technical responsibility and detailed component and sub-system knowledge for high-performance ICE components and sub-systems.
• Lead the definition of MAL engine systems with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee attributes, cost and time schedule compliance.
• Check and approve all Technical Product Specifications, including BS 8888 and ISO GPS standards.
• Lead and deliver internal and external technical design and analysis teams to meet defined specifications and timing.
• Lead management and delivery of BOM, specifications, FMEAs and DVP with purchasing/SQD coordination and targets.
• Oversee technical assessment, integration and application of Powertrain and Driveline technology.
• Support vehicle programme attribute owners with development and reporting.
• Ensure components interface seamlessly with wider vehicle packaging, aerodynamics and cooling.
• Establish and control design release in line with Project timing requirements.
• Lead testing and evaluation to support powertrain and vehicle development and manufacturing.

Skills

Engine design

Motorsport / OEM experience

APQP / PPAP

CAE knowledge

CATIA V5

MS Office

Education

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree 2:1 or above

Job description

McLaren Automotive in Woking is seeking an Engine Design Lead Engineer to oversee the definition, design and delivery of a complete ICE project for a McLaren vehicle platform. You will lead a team of engineers and coordinate with product teams, finance, suppliers and executive stakeholders to ensure attributes, costs and timing meet programme goals.

The role offers significant autonomy within a world-renowned automotive brand, with hybrid working options and the support to develop your career as