Paint Process Engineer – New Model Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x basic salary

Sabbatical after two years' service

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance programme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd in Woking is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Paint (New Model) to join the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will develop optimal paint practices and help implement budgets, collaborating with multiple teams and driving projects from start to finish.

The role involves supporting design reviews, R&D collaboration on new materials, and DVP testing of substrates, with responsibilities around paint colours, tooling, and process documentation.

Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical / automotive engineering or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Support cross functional Design & Perceived Quality reviews for new models.
• Collaborate with R&D on new material concepts and technologies.
• Support DVP testing of new substrates.
• Develop new Paint colours and application sign-off.
• Develop Paint application methods, including tooling definition.
• Conduct PFMEA and DFMEA activities.
• Plan Paint Shop capacity and layout.
• Document processes and ensure product traceability.

Education

Degree in mechanical / automotive engineering

Job description

McLaren Automotive Ltd in Woking is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Paint (New Model) to join the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will develop optimal paint practices and help implement budgets, collaborating with multiple teams and driving projects from start to finish.

The role involves supporting design reviews, R&D collaboration on new materials, and DVP testing of substrates, with responsibilities around paint colours, tooling, and process documentation.