Job Title
Design Engineer - MSO
Ref #
58884
Date posted
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
McLaren Special Operations
Department
Operations
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
24 Months
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
Salary
£
What to Expect

Deliver high quality CATIA V5 design work for MSO components and systems, turning design intent into robust, manufacturable CAD collaboratively with the Project Engineer. Create hardpoints and engineering references for the Design Studio, support packaging studies and ensure designs meet technical, timing and feasibility targets.

Occasional travel to McLaren’s Bicester facility as project needs dictate.

What You'll Do
  • Own the detailed design of MSO components and systems from early concept through to design release.
  • Create CATIA V5 models to McLaren standards, ensuring feasibility and alignment with design intent.
  • Generate hardpoints, datums and engineering references for Design Studio surfacing.
  • Produce detailed manufacturing drawings with full GD&T and specification control.
  • Work closely with Project Engineers to meet technical, commercial and timing targets.
  • Liaise with suppliers to validate manufacturing feasibility, materials and process constraints.
  • Support creation of jigs, fixtures and tooling where required.
  • Represent MSO Design in internal reviews and support issue resolution related to design feasibility or CAD quality.

What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or related engineering discipline.
  • Strong proficiency in CATIA V5 (surfacing and parametric solids).
  • Experience designing components in high-performance automotive or motorsport environments.
  • Understanding of manufacturing techniques for metallic and composite components
  • Competence with GD&T, drawing creation and release processes.
  • Familiarity with CAE tools to support design intent.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple work packages in parallel.
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative, positive approach.

Personal Attributes

  • Calm, constructive and team centred.  
  • Detail driven with good judgement on feasibility and risk.  
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment.  
  • Able to integrate smoothly with Project Engineers, Design Studio and suppliers.

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 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
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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