Senior Packaging Engineer

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

McLaren Automotive seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to optimise packaging and warehouse processes within the supply chain, driving lean improvements and efficiency across cross-functional teams. You will develop packaging standards, maintain PFEP data, support SOPs, and apply Six Sigma/Kaizen methodologies to reduce waste and improve component handling for vehicle launches.

Based in the UK, you will partner with production, quality, and procurement to deliver cost-effective packaging solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in packaging, warehouse operations, or process improvement.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing and CI tools.
• Experience with WMS/ERP and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyse packaging and warehouse processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Define and implement packaging standards to improve handling and transport.
• Maintain PFEP database aligned with cross-functional needs.
• Develop and improve SOPs to streamline operations.
• Apply lean tools (Six Sigma/Kaizen) to drive improvements.
• Assist in managing 3PL space and resource utilisation.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects with on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain and engineering.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Eng / related

Tools

WMS

ERP

Excel

Job description

What to Expect

The Senior Packaging Engineer will support the optimisation of packaging and warehouse processes, focusing on continuous improvement and operational efficiency within the supply chain. Reporting to the Packaging & Warehouse Continuous Improvement Manager, this role is responsible for implementing process improvements, supporting packaging standards, and working with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in line with lean manufacturing principles.

What You'll Do

• Process Optimisation:
• Assist in analysing packaging and warehouse processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, with a focus on ‘One touch logistics.’
• Support the development and implementation of material flow optimisation from 3PL to lineside, minimising lineside space utilisation.
• Help define, implement, and manage packaging standards to improve component handling and transportation efficiency.
• Maintain and update the ‘Plan for every part’ (PFEP) database, ensuring it aligns with cross-functional business needs.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline warehouse and packaging operations.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen) to support process improvement initiatives.
• Support the management of returnable container systems to enhance visibility of company-owned packaging within the supply chain.
• Assist in optimising 3PL space and resource utilisation.
• Project Support:
• Assist the manager in leading continuous improvement projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering to ensure alignment and successful execution of projects.
• Support logistics and packaging-related deliverables for new vehicle launches.
• Data Analysis:
• Collect and analyse operational data to identify trends and root causes of inefficiencies, contributing to improvement initiatives.
• Use data-driven insights to recommend and implement enhancements to packaging and warehouse processes.
• Team Support and Training:
• Assist in training warehouse and packaging teams on continuous improvement methodologies and lean principles.
• Foster a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement among the team.
• Quality and Compliance:
• Ensure packaging and warehouse processes align with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Design capability for packaging materials
• Help implement quality control measures to maintain high standards of product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Resource Support:
• Support the management of resources such as personnel, equipment, and materials to improve operational efficiency.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to identify packaging improvements that reduce costs and environmental impact.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPI) to measure the effectiveness of continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide data and updates to the manager on operational performance and ongoing improvement activities.

What You'll Bring

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in packaging, warehouse operations, or process improvement, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Skills:
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma certification is a plus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and working with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.

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 benefit
• 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
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

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.