Paint Manufacturing Engineer – Series Production

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday and bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

McLaren Automotive in Woking seeks a Paint Manufacturing Engineer to support live series production and continuously improve paint processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, sustain process capability, and enhance product quality.

The role covers tooling, fixtures, process parameters, and standard operating procedures within a busy paint shop environment. A related engineering degree and hands-on manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a live series production environment.
• Knowledge of paint application processes and quality improvement.
• Familiar with structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 5 Why, Ishikawa, 8D).
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans and change control.
• Ability to develop standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to Paint series production areas while ensuring stability and efficiency.
• Investigate production, quality and process concerns; implement robust corrective actions.
• Monitor process performance, drive improvement in first-time quality and throughput.
• Support Paint Shop readiness for daily production and tooling needs.
• Lead or support PFMEA reviews, control plans and change management.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Paint application

Root cause analysis

PFMEA

Control plans

SOP development

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Process equipment maintenance

Job description

McLaren Automotive in Woking seeks a Paint Manufacturing Engineer to support live series production and continuously improve paint processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, sustain process capability, and enhance product quality.

The role covers tooling, fixtures, process parameters, and standard operating procedures within a busy paint shop environment. A related engineering degree and hands-on manufacturing experience are required.