Senior Vehicle Launch Leader – Premium Auto

McLaren; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday plus bank holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

McLaren in Woking seeks a Senior Launch Manager responsible for the successful execution of new vehicle launches. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, teamwork, and a robust understanding of manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in premium automotive manufacturing, an engineering degree, and a passion for process improvement and team development.

Employees benefit from 25 days’ holiday, an enhanced pension scheme, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production launch environment.
• Proven experience managing complex vehicle launches across multiple phases.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence organization levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of new vehicle launch programmes.
• Coordinate and steer cross-functional programme teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in launch processes.

Skills

Cross Functional Leadership

Problem-Solving Ability

Project Management

Process Improvement

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management

Tools

DMAIC

PFMEA

SIPOC

Job description

McLaren in Woking seeks a Senior Launch Manager responsible for the successful execution of new vehicle launches. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, teamwork, and a robust understanding of manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in premium automotive manufacturing, an engineering degree, and a passion for process improvement and team development.

Employees benefit from 25 days’ holiday, an enhanced pension scheme, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement.