Manufacturing Engineer - CNC

McLaren Racing; Old Woking; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday

Enhanced company pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee financial & mortgage advice

Descrizione del lavoro

McLaren Racing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at the McLaren Composite Technology Centre to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, cycle time, and equipment availability across CNC machining.

You will lead new composites product introductions, work with design and production teams, and optimise processes with a data-driven approach. Strong problem-solving and CAM skills are essential, with experience in composites valued.

Competenze

• CNC programming experience is essential.
• Proficiency with at least one CAM package is essential.
• Experience in machining composites is advantageous.
• Proven manufacturing engineering experience, ideally within the composites sector.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Lead the introduction of new composite products, processes, machinery and tooling into production.
• Provide feedback to design to ensure robust manufacturability of composite parts.
• Act as the primary Engineering contact for Production and Maintenance teams.
• Lead initiatives to improve CNC machining processes, reduce cycle time and scrap, and improve equipment availability.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret complex process data to deepen understanding and inform development.
• Facilitate PPS activities to resolve quality issues within defined timeframes.
• Maintain and update production process documentation (process flows, PFMEAs, control plans).
• Support creation and revision of SOPs, work instructions and product standards.
• Manage engineering changes for existing production parts.
• Present project status updates and KPIs to stakeholders.

Conoscenze

CNC programming

CAM package

Composites machining

Manufacturing engineering

CAPEX procurement

8D PPS DMAIC

Data handling

PFMEA & control plans

Data collection systems

IT proficiency

Presentation skills

Change management

Strumenti

CAM packages

Descrizione del lavoro

To drive continuous improvement in quality, cost efficiency, cycle time, and equipment availability across all CNC machining processes at the McLaren Composite Technology Centre. This role plays a key part in enhancing operational performance and supporting the introduction of new products, equipment and technologies. What You'll Do As a Manufacturing Engineer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Acting as the primary Engineering contact for Production and Maintenance teams.
• Leading initiatives to improve CNC machining 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.
• CNC programming experience is essential.
• Proficiency with at least 1 CAM package is essential.
• Experience of machining composites is advantageous but not essential.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within the composites manufacturing sector.
• 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 approaches such as DMAIC.
• Skilled in handling and analysing large datasets.
• Capable of establishing accurate and relevant data collection systems.
• 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.

Personal Attributes / Competencies:

• Self-motivated and capable of both independent work and team leadership.
• Adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective in influencing, negotiating, and resolving conflicts.
• Flexible and open-minded approach to tasks and responsibilities.

No restraints. No limitations. We don't simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.

What We'll Do for You We offer a wide - ranging benefits package, which includes:

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice