Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job TitleSenior Manufacturing EngineerLocationWokingOur 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. · 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**Personal 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 required You 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 decisions You 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 ExcelWe offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:* Structured career development framework* 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days* Enhanced company pension scheme* Discretionary annual bonus award* Private medical insurance and health cash plan* Life assurance benefit* Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* Generous parental leave policies* A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice #J-18808-Ljbffr