Job Title
CNC Manufacturing Engineer
Ref #
52912
Date posted
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Sheffield
Business area
Sheffield
Department
Sheffield
Position level
H - Qualified
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect

To ensure the continuous improvement in quality, cost, cycle time and availability of the McLaren Composite Technology Centre’s CNC manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do
  • In this capacity your role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: 
  • Lead the improvement of the CNC manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, scrap, introduce new products and product repairs, while increasing equipment availability. 
  • Support the improvement of the manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, scrap, introduce new products and product repairs, while increasing equipment availability.  
  • Record, process, analyse and interpret complex process data to improve process knowledge and drive technical development. 
  • Lead Practical Problem-Solving activities (PPS) to address and resolve quality issues within an appropriate time frame. 
  • Maintain production process flows, PFMEA’s and control plans. 
  • Support in updating production documents including standard operating procedures, work instructions and product standards. 
  • Lead engineering changes for parts already introduced into production. 
  • Lead the introduction of new products and processes into production. 
  • Be Engineering’s first point of contact for the Production and Maintenance teams. 
  • Present the status of Production Engineering projects and KPI’s to key stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
  • Previous proven experience of CNC manufacturing processes, ideally within an automotive environment. This should include programming, validating, and operating 5-axis CNC’s. 
  • Experience of MasterCam, Vericut and CATIA or similar is essential. 
  • Previous proven industry experience, ideally within an automotive manufacturing environment. 
  • Use of problem-solving methodology, like 8D, PPS or equivalent. 
  • Experience of leading manufacturing process improvement projects following a methodical approach (eg. DMAIC or equivalent). 
  • Ability to work with and manipulate large data. 
  • Ability to setup relevant and accurate data collection methods and records. 
  • Experience of leading PFMEA reviews and updating control plans would be beneficial. 
  • Effective presenting skills, making complex issues clear and transparent. 
Experience of the following would be advantageous but is not essential: 
  • Composites manufacturing processes 
  • High-Pressure RTM 
  • Robotics 
  • Experience with using a structured change management system. 
  • Excellent IT skills.  

Personal attributes 

  • Self-driven individual, who can work within and lead a team. 
  • Willing to adapt to a fast-changing environment. 
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. 
  • Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and use conflict resolution skills. 
  • Flexible approach to working and job role. 
  • Applicants will be required to have the right to work in the UK.
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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