Virtual Build Engineer: Digital Vehicle Assembly Lead

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

Sabbatical opportunity

Wellbeing program

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own and drive the Virtual Build process for new models, coordinating with design and engineering teams to ensure flawless feasibility studies and delivery of build-ready assemblies.

You will lead MDP timing plans, review BOMs, and guide PLM upgrades, while travelling across the UK and Europe to support off-site facilities and supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Virtual Build and manufacturing feasibility is preferred.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own and continually improve the Virtual Build process and execution.
• 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 validation of bespoke jigs and fixtures.
• Perform virtual ergonomic checks and create timing plans.

Skills

Mechanical engineering degree

3D CAD (CATIA V5/V6)

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA V6

VPM/3DX

Job description

McLaren Automotive Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own and drive the Virtual Build process for new models, coordinating with design and engineering teams to ensure flawless feasibility studies and delivery of build-ready assemblies.

You will lead MDP timing plans, review BOMs, and guide PLM upgrades, while travelling across the UK and Europe to support off-site facilities and supplier engagement.