Graduate Engineer - Automotive Composites Rotation

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Sheffield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Experience McLaren cars

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd. is recruiting graduates to join Engineering and Quality teams at the Composites Technology Centre in Sheffield. The two-year rotational programme (4 x 6 months) develops technical skills, operations understanding, and leadership potential for a permanent role within McLaren Composites.

Participants gain experience across manufacturing and quality processes, with rotations complemented by professional development workshops and knowledge sharing sessions.

Qualifications

• Must have or be on track for at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree in composite research, engineering or related field (UK university).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Passion for cars and working at cutting edge of automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering and Quality teams to plan, implement and control changes across design, manufacturing, project and facility workstreams.
• Identify and undertake development activities to improve composite processes.
• Optimise process and material flow and mitigate bottlenecks through technical innovation.
• Record and interpret complex process data to drive improvements and resolve problems.
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership activities during rotations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Passion for cars

Leadership potential

AI proficiency

Education

2:1 degree in composite research/engineering

Job description

McLaren Automotive Ltd. is recruiting graduates to join Engineering and Quality teams at the Composites Technology Centre in Sheffield. The two-year rotational programme (4 x 6 months) develops technical skills, operations understanding, and leadership potential for a permanent role within McLaren Composites.

Participants gain experience across manufacturing and quality processes, with rotations complemented by professional development workshops and knowledge sharing sessions.