Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost efficiency, cycle time, and equipment availability across the manufacturing processes at the McLaren Composite Technology Centre.

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, analyse, and interpret complex process data to deepen process understanding and inform technical development.
• Facilitate Practical Problem-Solving (PPS) activities to resolve quality issues within defined timeframes.
• Maintain and update production process documentation, including process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Support the creation and revision of production documents such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, and product standards.
• Manage engineering changes for existing production parts.
• Present project status updates and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 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.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and capable of both independent work and team leadership.
• Adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective in influencing, negotiating, and resolving conflicts.
• Flexible and open-minded approach to tasks and responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday
• 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