McLaren

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• Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will design & implement solutions for powertrain components or systems presenting failures in service (engine, transmission, electric drive technologies and auxiliary components) for high performance vehicles in Production.
• You will work with the Team of Powertrain Engineers and Technical Experts, who are responsible for designing or overseeing the designs to understand the issue & present a solution.
• You must take ownership of design and delivery of solutions as components or subsystems on McLaren Powertrain Programmes.
• Interfacing with other engineering Teams, takes responsibility for integration of Powertrain designs within all other vehicle systems
• As part of a highly dynamic team, influencing concepts and delivering the application of existing & new technology on exciting new products.

• Detailed knowledge for high performance propulsion components and sub-systems. Knowledge of Electric drive technologies highly desirable.
• Responsibility of components design, from concept to design development to delivery on time for McLaren programmes.
• Responsible for every step the problem solving process; defining the problem, containment on the Production Line and at supplier, root cause, final countermeasure, and standardisation. He/She will be responsible for multiple concerns within Propulsion. Progress and the effectiveness of the solutions to these concerns are monitored through departmental KPI’s.
• Liaise with suppliers and development partners, to deliver designs to defined technical specifications in line with the Powertrain & Vehicle programme timing.
• BoM management and delivery of component and sub-system for the assigned designs in SAP.
• Responsibility for maintaining technical Specifications, DFMEAs and DVP.
• Takes ownership to meet cost, timing and quality targets.
• Co-ordinates Design for Assembly, Manufacture & Service reviews with the necessary support departments and incorporates any such required changes.
• Contributes to the technical assessment, integration and application of appropriate Powertrain technology.
• Support vehicle programme attribute owners with respect to development and reporting.
• Ensure the components interface seamlessly to the wider car.
• Responsibility of design release in line with Engineering Timing Release Schedule requirements
• Guarantee delivery of components and/or sub-system for designated engine projects in line with MDP (McLaren Development Process) and that Project Management KPIs are on track.
• Cooperates with the Powertrain team in the execution and evaluation of results of component testing and to support powertrain & vehicle development activities and vehicle manufacturing, launch & planning.
• Preparation and presentation of material to support external and internal project status reviews

• A good level of technical knowledge & experience of high performance Powertrain components is essential.
• Proficient CATIA V5 2D/3D draughting/solid and surface modelling skills essential for role.
• PC literate and at ease with MS Office products is essential
• Knowledge of Electric drive technologies highly desirable.
• Competence in FEM calculation of mechanical components, both under static and dynamic loading condition is desirable.
• Knowledge of Project management processes within SAP system is desirable.                              
• Experienced in OEM or tier one component delivery desirable.
• Component & system design within an APQP or similar framework including FMEA, component planning and PPAP is desirable.
• Engineering Degree 2:1 or above desirable

• A passion for high performance Powertrain engineering.
• Adopts a creative & thoughtful approach to concept design and solving engineering problems with good attention to detail.
• Excellent feasibility assessment skills including design for manufacture and DFMEA input
• A positive, proactive attitude with a high level of self motivation to deliver excellence.
• Well organised and independent – able to work constructively with minimal supervision.
• An engaging mind, open to new problems outside their normal comfort zone.
• A willingness to engage in debate and discussion.
• Empathy, a willingness to listen and see others’ points of view.
• Ability to communicate clearly with design and development groups
• Ambitious, and self reliant - intrinsically self motivated.
• Good team skills, willingness to work cross-functionally.                                                                
• Well organised and delivery focused – with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery.
• Capable of representing a world class automotive brand                                                                
• Able to remain focused under pressure