Manufacturing Engineer - CNC

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development framework

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance and health…

Life assurance

Sabbatical after two years' service

Lifestyle benefits

Parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at the Composite Technology Centre in the UK to drive improvements across CNC processes, cycle time reduction and equipment availability while supporting new composite introductions.

You will lead tooling and process development, feed design for manufacture, and collaborate with production and maintenance to deliver robust, data-driven manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering roles, preferably in composites.
• Proficient in PFMEA reviews and control plans.
• Strong data analysis and handling of large data sets.
• Experience with CAPEX procurement and change management.
• Familiar with DMAIC and PPS problem solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new composites products, processes, machinery, and tooling into production.
• Provide feedback to design teams 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, reduce cycle time and scrap, and improve equipment availability.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret complex process data to deepen understanding.
• 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

CNC programming

CAM package

Composite machining

Manufacturing engineering

CAPEX procurement

8D PPS

DMAIC

Data analysis

PFMEA

Data collection systems

Change management

Presentation skills

IT proficiency

Tools

CAM package(s)

Job description

What to Expect

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:

• 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.

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

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.