Job Title
Lead Engineer - Loads CAE
Ref #
59083
Date posted
Friday, June 26, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Product Development
Department
PD - VI - CAE - BDYV
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-17)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
Salary
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What to Expect
The Lead Engineer - Loads CAE leads the definition of robust vehicle, system and component duty cycles across McLaren Automotive programmes. This role drives the development of lightweight, high-performance architectures by delivering robust CAE insight that directly informs key engineering decisions.
What You'll Do
• Improve the load prediction methods and execute ADAMS simulations to predict chassis, powertrain and frame loads.
• Set up and execution of nCode and MATLAB based simulations to create accelerated durability duty cycles for system and components.
• Define new and update existing fatigue KPIs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of both vehicle and bench durability tests.
• Support the definition of road load data collection activities and the validation of the data.
• Support the execution of full vehicle durability rig testing and lead the generation of its drive signals.
• Development of tools and processes to improve data validation, statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Oversee external CAE partners, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with internal or industry standards and best practice.
• Work with the different design groups through durability issues root cause analysis and countermeasures validation.

What You'll Bring
• Excellent knowledge of high-performance vehicles HW and SW systems.
• Must have excellent analytical skills, with experience in applying a range of data analysis techniques.
• Proficient with test data processing software (nCode) and programming languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
• Proficient working knowledge of ADAMS or other MBS software.
• Excellent knowledge of statistics, vibration and durability theories.
• Familiar with the execution of single actuation and “road simulator” rig testing.
• Familiar with databases such as SQL and data visualization tools such as PowerBi or Tableau is advantageous.
• Familiar with automotive data acquisition systems and diagnostic tools is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead technical workstreams, influence stakeholders, and deliver under demanding programme timelines.

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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