Manufacturing Engineer – McLaren Racing
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At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too.
Purpose of the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in multi-tasking machining. You’ll bring a process-driven mindset to developing turret lathes and next-gen turning centres, contributing to the build of our race cars and supporting components across our Team. If you thrive on solving problems, driving performance, and delivering high-quality machining solutions from concept to completion—we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Design manufacturing stage models, drawings, jigs, fixtures, and bespoke tooling
* Create CNC programs and setup sheets to meet right-first-time targets
* Define manufacturing routings and methods for planning and manufacture
* Deliver manufacturing-based projects that enhance performance and sustainability
* Design, test and evaluate processes and SOPs that support our workload and provide end-to-end assurance at pace
* Collaborate with Machinists and Process Engineers to ease manufacture and drive continuous improvement
* Lead quality concern resolution using tools like 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone diagrams
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, including DFM, cost control, and inspection planning
* Skilled in offline programming and operating 3, 4, and 5-axis multi-tasking turn/mill machining centres
* Proficient in CAD/CAM systems and tool management software
* Experience with MRP systems and Microsoft Office
* Strong project management and change management capabilities.
Personal Attributes
* Enthusiastic team player with a solution-focused mindset.
* Self-motivated, resilient, and accountable for ambitious targets.
* Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
* Calm under pressure and confident in decision-making.
* A role model for McLaren’s values and behaviours.
What McLaren can offer?
We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.
We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break‑out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.
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