Prototype Build Engineer

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

Job summary

McLaren in Woking, United Kingdom is seeking a Prototype Build Engineer to lead end-to-end prototype and rolling chassis asset delivery through the build phases. You will ensure builds are safe, efficient and meet design intent, quality and timing targets, acting as the engineering lead in the prototype workshop.

You will oversee planning and execution of prototype build activities, collaborating with engineering, design, logistics and technician teams to manage low-volume, high-performance

Qualifications

• Leadership of cross-functional teams in a prototype environment.
• Experience coordinating complex build activities across engineering, design and logistics.
• Ability to manage build changes and maintain robust build standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype build planning and execution with engineering, design, logistics and technician teams.
• Ensure vehicles are built to design intent, safety, quality and timing targets.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate build changes across prototype phases.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Prototype build execution

Job description

The Prototype Build Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of prototype and rolling chassis assets through the physical build phase, ensuring vehicles are assembled safely, efficiently, and to the required specification, quality and timing targets.

Acting as the engineering lead within the prototype workshop, the role combines technical leadership, build execution and project coordination to deliver development vehicles that support programme, validation and attribute activities.

The Prototype Build Engineer will lead the planning and execution of prototype build activities, working closely with engineering, design, logistics and technician teams to ensure vehicles are built to design intent whilst managing the challenges associated with developing low-volume, high-performance vehicles.

The role requires a strong workshop presence, providing direct support to build technicians, driving build issue resolution, coordinating engineering changes and ensuring robust build standards are maintained throughout all prototype build phases