Virtual Build Engineer – Digital Vehicle Assembly Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Virtual Build events and DMU analysis for new vehicle models and variants. You will own and develop the Virtual Build process and work with concept design and engineering teams across projects from inception to delivery.

You'll lead Virtual Build events, coordinate with stakeholders, validate BOMs, and drive PLM upgrade activities. Expect UK/Europe travel and a strong focus on best-in-class manufacturing and quality targets.

Qualifications

• : Degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or equivalent experience.
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Responsibilities

• Own and continually improve the Virtual Build process and timing plans.
• Carry out fitment studies for vehicle components.
• Validate tooling access to fasteners based on build level.
• Influence design package to solve Virtual Build items.
• Support the validation of bespoke jigs and fixtures.
• Perform virtual ergonomic checks - e.g. reachability of a line operator.
• Create and manage Virtual Build timing plans, to ensure MDP deliverables are met.
• Review vehicle specific BOMs (E-BOM and M-BOM) prior to Virtual Build events.
• Liaise with the Manufacturing Engineering teams to allocate build stations for each vehicle component.
• Chair and deliver Virtual Build events with support of all key business stakeholders.
• Collate and issue Virtual Status reports with findings from each Virtual Build event.
• Obtain feedback and manage resolution for all open Virtual Build items.
• Lead design reviews as business requirements arise.
• Build digital vehicle assemblies for internal use & supplier engagement.
• Lead PLM system upgrade / improvement activities on behalf of the Manufacturing Engineering team.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Quality targets

Education

Degree in mechanical or automotive engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

VPM/3DX

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Virtual Build events and DMU analysis for new vehicle models and variants. You will own and develop the Virtual Build process and work with concept design and engineering teams across projects from inception to delivery.

You'll lead Virtual Build events, coordinate with stakeholders, validate BOMs, and drive PLM upgrade activities. Expect UK/Europe travel and a strong focus on best-in-class manufacturing and quality targets.