Composite Manufacturing Engineer — Lead Process Improvement

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Sheffield (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Sabbatical after 2 years

Job summary

McLaren Composite Technology Centre is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive improvement in quality, cost efficiency, cycle time, and equipment availability across production processes. You will lead the introduction of new composites products and tooling, coordinate with Production and Maintenance teams, and analyze complex data to inform technical development.

The role requires strong problem-solving, data collection, CAD modelling experience, and the ability to manage engineering changes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within the composites manufacturing sector.
• Experience with pre-preg composite manufacturing is desirable.
• Experience with high-pressure and low-pressure resin transfer moulding is desirable.
• Familiarity with engineering CAPEX procurement is advantageous.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, PPS)
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement projects using approaches such as DMAIC.
• Skilled in handling and analysing large datasets.
• Capable of establishing accurate and relevant data collection systems.
• Experience in CAD modelling, preferably for composite components.
• Knowledge of PFMEA reviews and control plan updates is beneficial.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Familiarity with structured change management systems.
• Excellent IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new composites products, processes, machinery, and tooling into production.
• Provide feedback to the design team to ensure robust design for manufacture of composite parts and tooling.
• Act as the primary Engineering contact for Production and Maintenance teams.
• Lead initiatives to improve composites manufacturing processes, focusing on reducing cycle time and scrap, enhancing equipment availability, and supporting product repairs and introductions.
• Collect, analysing, and interpreting complex process data to deepen process understanding and inform technical development.
• Facilitating Practical Problem-Solving (PPS) activities to resolve quality issues within defined timeframes
• Maintaining and updating production process documentation, including process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Supporting the creation and revision of production documents such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, and product standards.
• Managing engineering changes for existing production parts.
• Presenting project status updates and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Composites manufacturing

PPS problem solving

DMAIC

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

CAD modelling

PFMEA

Control plans

Data analysis tools

Job description

McLaren Composite Technology Centre is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive improvement in quality, cost efficiency, cycle time, and equipment availability across production processes. You will lead the introduction of new composites products and tooling, coordinate with Production and Maintenance teams, and analyze complex data to inform technical development.

The role requires strong problem-solving, data collection, CAD modelling experience, and the ability to manage engineering changes