Project Engineer

Paddock; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren F1 Team in Woking seeks a skilled Project Engineer to lead a portfolio of race car components, tooling and validation activities across in-house and external manufacturing routes. You will develop and maintain detailed production plans to support on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborating with Engineering, Production, Technical Purchasing, Quality and Supply Chain teams, you will manage suppliers, mitigate project risks and drive continuous improvement in planning

Qualifications

• Experience in project engineering, production planning or operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in low-volume, high-complexity environments with BOM data interpretation.
• Experience using planning systems and data management tools to support programme delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions; motorsport or high-precision manufacturing background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of race car components, tooling and validation activities across in-house and external routes.
• Develop and maintain detailed production plans, reconciling demand across programmes for on-time delivery.
• Lead capacity planning and support make-or-buy decisions balancing cost, capability and risk.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Quality and Supply Chain to manage suppliers and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project engineering

Production planning

Operations management

Manufacturing processes

Engineering drawings

BOM data

Planning systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Motorsport exp

Job description

McLaren F1 Teammclaren.comEngineering · Woking, United Kingdom# Project EngineerFull timeAs a Senior Operative, Project Engineer, you will manage and deliver a portfolio of race car components, associated tooling and validation activities across both in-house and external manufacturing routes. Acting as a process expert, you will use your specialist knowledge, judgement and experience to manage risk, optimise delivery and drive performance across project engineering activities, ensuring alignment to race, test and programme schedules.### What You'll Do* Manage and deliver a portfolio of race car components, associated tooling and validation activities across in-house and external manufacturing routes, ensuring alignment to race, test and programme schedules.* Develop and maintain detailed production plans, reconciling demand across multiple programmes to support on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.* Lead capacity planning activities and support make-or-buy decisions, balancing cost, capability, risk and delivery requirements.* Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Technical Purchasing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to manage suppliers, resolve issues and proactively mitigate project risks.* Drive continuous improvement across project engineering and operational planning processes while maintaining accurate planning data and delivering against performance targets.Company DescriptionAt McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play.So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history...You belong here. High performance starts with you.Qualifications### What You'll Bring* Experience in project engineering, production planning or operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment.* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in low-volume, high-complexity environments, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and bill of materials data.* Experience using planning systems, data management tools and digital solutions to support effective programme delivery.* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to demanding deadlines.* Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across functions; experience within motorsport, high-precision manufacturing or continuous improvement environments would be advantageous.### Personal Attributes* Highly organised, proactive and solution-focused, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.* Calm and resilient under pressure, using sound judgement to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments.* Strong communicator who builds collaborative relationships and works effectively across teams.* Adaptable and flexible, responding positively to changing priorities and time-critical delivery requirements.* Committed to continuous improvement, team success and supporting the development of others.Additional InformationSuccess in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.Interested in this role?Applications close 20 Nov 2026. You apply on McLaren F1 Team's own site.Apply for this roleMcLaren F1 Teammclaren.comLocation: Woking, United KingdomContract: Full timePosted: 18 Sept 2026Closes: 20 Nov 2026Apply for this role Company website