Composite Manufacturing Engineer

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role:

You will be part of a team of skilled Manufacturing Engineers, delivering high quality end to end solutions at pace, driving performance on track throughout the season. During the build season you will be responsible for making upstream DFM decisions. Within the composite machine shop you will be responsible for delivering manufacturing-based projects, including CNC programmes, playing your part in the demanding task of building a new race car. You will use your skills and experience in manufacturing engineering to support RFT, providing total engineering solutions that support our vision of world class manufacture for car components, patterns and tooling. McLaren has a formidable history – come and be part of our future success!

Principal Accountabilities:

• Apply best practices in programming quality, work holding, cutter choice, and process optimisation.

• Embed design for manufacture early in the design process, supporting scheming and concept reviews.

• Design and detail robust tooling and fixturing to ensure right-first-time results and maximize lights-out machining.

• Create CNC programs for composite machine shop to meet cost and efficiency targets.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance sustainability.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent (HNC/HND) preferred.

• Experienced in manufacturing engineering, design for manufacture, cost control, and production routings.

• Skilled in offline programming and operating 3, 4, and 5-axis multi-tasking machining centres.

• Proficient in CAD/CAM systems and knowledgeable in tool management systems.

• Strong understanding of quality tools (8D, 5Why, fishbone diagrams) and MRP systems.

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic team player who encourages collaboration and solutions.

• Self-motivated, accountable, and driven to deliver ambitious targets.

• Calm and resilient under pressure, making level-headed decisions.

• Acts with integrity, loyalty, and confidence in all interactions.

• Role model for company 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 Composites (MRC) is based at the McLaren Racing Composites Facility in Woking Business Park. This is a new state-of-the-art production centre with the latest in CNC machines and autoclave technology, an open plan office, gym and quiet room. The site is situated on the canal for easy walking and cycling commutes as well as local amenities within walking distance.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.