McLaren

Part of the senior leadership team reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and New Model Launch, which steers decisions within McLaren Production Centre (MPC).

The role of Head of Manufacturing Engineering will have responsibility and accountability for the Manufacturing Engineering function contributing across the complete McLaren automotive business, including people and budgetary management.

The Manufacturing Engineering function scope will cover body assembly, paint operations, general vehicle assembly and required sub-assembly right through to End of Line vehicle validation confirming customer ready covering production of series vehicles and key sake holder in the launch of new models.

Health & Safety (H&S) Standards: Adhere to safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment for employees is maintained. Prioritise safety protocols to protect employees, customers, visitors, and prevent accidents.

Manufacturing: Leading the development and delivery of processes & equipment to ensure vehicle delivery up to 4000 vehicles annually through effective leadership of organisation supporting production operating over 2.5 shifts. Ensure adherence to and shared ownership of production efficiency targets. Resource and deliver new model launch, model year and running changes into Manufacturing.

Quality Management: Implement processes with support equipment & facilities to ensure overall vehicle development and production activities meet the defined quality targets & specification. Quality management is essential for consistent output meeting quality level required, our customers expectations.

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate the Manufacturing Engineering team of 6 direct reports and approximately 50 staff to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment. Build and develop competence and high-performing teams within the McLaren business.

Problem-Solving Leadership: Effectively manage the manufacturing engineering functions problem-solving landscape to ensure the team address challenges faced promptly and to their proper conclusion. Drive root cause analysis and guide teams toward robust resolutions using recognised problem-solving methodology.

Efficiency Enhancement: Drive initiatives to enhance overall manufacturing & launch efficiency without compromising quality standards. Drive the team to identify and implement process improvements to optimise resource utilisation, foster a continuous improvement culture. Embrace technological advancements to enhance vehicle production and validation.

Strategy and Development / Transformation Leadership: 

• Create and implement a best-practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure manufacturing strategies align with business objectives in terms of cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Evaluate challenges, mitigate risks, and develop opportunities.
• Contribute to overall business strategy and budget processes.

Collaboration and Communication: Change and build stronger working relationships with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing engineering activities with broader organisational goals. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to provide updates and address concerns, fostering a customer-focused operational culture for world-class service levels.

Financial and Budget Management: Control the annual Manufacturing engineering team people and overhead budget to ensure expenditure is in line with the business plan. Prepare budget and forecasts and all capital expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects.