Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Ref #
59466
Date posted
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Manufacturing
Department
Manufacturing Engineering
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-16)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Salary
N/A
What to Expect
Our Manufacturing Engineering team are growing to support our business plan. New Models mean more opportunity to develop and create processes and standardisation around how we perfect each and every model we build.As one of our Senior Manufacturing Engineers you will lead the development and execution of all Manufacturing Engineering practices driving improvement in Project Management, Safety, Quality, Cost Management, People Development, and Product Delivery.You will have the opportunity to work with expert teams across the business as well as within your own functional area to deliver all program aspects from inception into Series production.You will assist the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in scoping, specifying, and delivering best operational practices in alignment with brand expectations; and lead the Future Model team with the development of departmental budgets as contributor to overall program business cases.
What You'll Do
Achieving all project gateway milestones is key to the successful delivery of all new products so you will be the department lead in the delivery of all program objectives to ensure this happens.This includes the development and execution of the following deliverables for each new model introduction:Vehicle assembly conceptStarting it the virtual environment and transitioning to physical validation & deliveryProgram timingGeneration and development of timing plans that support full program delivery activities, including tooling & equipmentProcess sequencing, documentation, and product traceability methodologiesTo be developed in line with existing Series products & future strategies brand evolutionPFMEATo support and drive the implementation of best practices to improve RFT deliveryHours per Car generation & reportingOwnership and maintenance of the Hours Per Car (HPC) data for new model introductions, ensuring plant efficiency and output targets can be achieved.Working with engineering and operation teams to identify and resolve production bottlenecksLine balancingIncluding running time & motion studies across the plantFacility layout & utilisationCollaborating with Engineering & Operations teams in leading the design of new / amendments to existing layouts and material flow to ensure new models align with the overall plan and vision for the facility
What You'll Bring
       A degree in mechanical / automotive engineering or similar or equivalent experience in a similar role      Ideally you will have experience with:      Leading the planning and execution of new vehicle programs      Complex vehicle systems      Vehicle assembly processes      Trim and final processes      End of line vehicle processing / finishing      Specification and procurement of assembly equipment      Identifying resolutions for product related issues, ensuring all quality targets are achieved      Implementation of safe working practices      Ideally you will have experience with:      Leading the planning and execution of new vehicle programs      Complex vehicle systems      Vehicle assembly processes      Trim and final processes      End of line vehicle processing / finishing      Specification and procurement of assembly equipment      Identifying resolutions for product related issues, ensuring all quality targets are achieved      Implementation of safe working practices      Ideally you will have experience with:      Leading the planning and execution of new vehicle programs      Complex vehicle systems      Vehicle assembly processes      Trim and final processes      End of line vehicle processing / finishing      Specification and procurement of assembly equipment      Identifying resolutions for product related issues, ensuring all quality targets are achieved      Implementation of safe working practices      Ideally you will have experience with:      Leading the planning and execution of new vehicle programs      Complex vehicle systems      Vehicle assembly processes      Trim and final processes      End of line vehicle processing / finishing      Specification and procurement of assembly equipment      Identifying resolutions for product related issues, ensuring all quality targets are achieved      Implementation of safe working practicesPersonal attributes:The ability to lead and encourage by displaying a positive attitude and practice strong work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of McLaren.As one of our Senior team you will naturally have an understanding and appreciation for low volume, high value performance vehicle production and brand requirements.We work in a fast-paced environment so the ability to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought and decisive authority is crucial. Change is a natural part of our business and candidates must be agile to plans and procedures changing.You will need to travel to off-site development facilities, within the UK and throughout Europe, therefore a flexible approach to travel is requiredYou will have the determination to drive forward the business to ‘Best in Class’ performance standards in line with brand expectations and be a lateral thinker able to think outside of the box to make structured and objective decisionsYou will lead your team’s career development and training objectives using our departmental skills matrix and company’s learning and development training opportunities, and ensure that skill gaps within the department are recognised and addressed.Other traits of a successful McLaren employee will include excellent communication skills both written and verbal, to all levels of the business. Excellent attention to detail and strong data analysis skills including the use of all Microsoft Office applications, specifically with Microsoft Excel
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.