Manufacturing Engineer - CNC

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost efficiency, cycle time, and equipment availability across CNC machining processes at the Composite Technology Centre. You will lead the introduction of new composites products, processes, machinery and tooling into production and provide feedback to design teams to ensure manufacturability.

The role requires experience in manufacturing engineering within composites, proficiency with

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering role, ideally within the composites manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency with at least 1 CAM package.
• Familiarity with structured change management systems.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new composites products, processes, machinery, and tooling into production.
• Provide feedback to design team to ensure robust design for manufacture of composite parts.
• Act as the primary Engineering contact for Production and Maintenance teams.
• Lead initiatives to improve CNC machining processes, reducing cycle time and scrap, and improving equipment availability.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret complex process data to inform technical development.
• Facilitate PPS activities to resolve quality issues within defined timeframes.
• Maintain and update production process documentation including PFMEAs and 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.

Skills

CAM software

Data analysis

Problem solving

DMAIC

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Data collection

PFMEA

Presentation skills

Tools

CAM package

CAPEX procurement

Job description

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.

What You’ll Bring

Functional / Technical Skills :

• 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 .

• 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.

What We’ll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

• 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

Who Are We?

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.