Manufacturing Engineer - Paint (New Model)

McLaren Bahrain; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Paint for new models. This role involves developing optimal paint practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to various projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical or automotive engineering and experience in paint development methodologies. Join a dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of automotive performance and innovation, ensuring quality and excellence in every aspect of the manufacturing process.

Benefits

Structured career development framework

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Sabbatical after two years

Discounted shopping benefits

Generous parental leave policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or automotive engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with paint development and application methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support Design & Quality reviews and collaborate with R&D on new materials.
• Develop new paint colors and application methods, including tooling.

Skills

Paint development & application methodologies

Mechanical engineering

Automotive engineering

Process documentation

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in mechanical/automotive engineering

Tools

PFMEA

DFMEA

Job description

What to Expect

We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer – Paint (New Model) to join our Manufacturing Engineering department in Woking. As the Manufacturing Engineer you will develop optimal Paint practices and assist with budget implementation. You’ll experience diverse aspects of the business, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to projects from start to finish.

What You'll Do

• Supporting cross functional Design & Perceived Quality reviews for new models
• Working with Research & Development (R&D) on new material concepts and technologies
• Supporting Design Verification Plan (DVP) testing of new substrates
• Development of new Paint colours, including application sign off
• Development of Paint application methods, including tooling definition
• PFMEA
• DFMEA
• Facility / Paint Shop capacity planning
• Facility layout planning
• Process & Documentation and Product Traceability methodology
• Hours Per Car generation / reporting
• Identifying any part related concerns, including Quality maturation, and escalation

What You'll Bring

• A degree in mechanical / automotive engineering or similar or equivalent experience in a similar role

Ideally You Will Have Experience With

• Paint development & application methodologies
• Specification and procurement of paint jigs & fixtures
• Planning and execution of new vehicle programs
• Complex paint technologies / systems
• Vehicle assembly processes
• End of line vehicle processing / finishing
• Identifying resolutions for product related issues, ensuring all quality targets are achieved
• Implementation of safe working practices

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 4x your basic salary
• 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 including market leading maternity leave
• Tax efficient nursery scheme benefit
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
• Friends and family day
• Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars
• Qualifying criteria applies

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.