Job Title
Clay Modeller
Ref #
45990
Date posted
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Design
Department
Design
Position level
H - Qualified
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect

We are recruiting for a Clay Modeller to join our fantastic Design Department in Woking. As a Clay Modeller at McLaren Automotive, you will be part of the team responsible for interpreting the design team’s vision and translating their 2D designs into 3D models for both exterior and interior. You will work closely with the wider design team of studio engineering, CAS and CMD to deliver resolved, impactful models to drive projects forward at reviews and gateway deliverables. Alongside this primary role, you will also be required to the utilise our in-house scanning, CNC machining and 3D printing equipment.

What You'll Do

  • Working closely with design and studio engineering to develop any given zone on exterior or interior model through sketch modelling, to deliver the design vision/strategy.
  • Producing high impact physical content for senior presentations and weekly design reviews.
  • Tebis accredited training (tool path generation and basic CAD skills).
  • Creaform scanning training.
  • Reconciling design intent, quality & manufacturing feasibility with aerodynamics, engineering, and commercial requirements.
  • Communicating progress and critical issues to the Functional Manager
  • Attending Design & CAS reviews as required and action next steps.
  • Supporting with cutter path programming for all model making activities.
  • Offering input into the creation and update of design standards & process.
  • Maintaining a tidy, organised workspace.
What You'll Bring

  • Education in a design preferred.  
  • Good verbal & written presentation skills.
  • Physical modelling and surface design skills.
  • Basic understanding of 3D scanning.
  • Basic understanding of CNC toolpath creation.
  • Basic understanding of ergonomics, aerodynamic principles & legal requirements.
  • PC literate. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
What We'll Do for You

We 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 4x your basic salary
  • 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 including market leading maternity leave
  • Tax efficient nursery scheme benefit
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
  • Friends and family day
  • Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars

*Qualifying criteria applies

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. 

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