McLaren

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

With innovation at the core of all we do, every challenge starts with the same question. How can we do it better? This restless spirit runs right through McLaren Automotive. And the search for perfection is evident in everything we do.

• Leading the target setting, design and development of components and systems to ensure optimised vehicle performance and delivery of vehicle attributes, leading from concept through to validation.
• Subject matter expertise of suspension links, uprights and bushes.
• Identifying new technologies and suppliers for implementation of future projects and platforms in support of attribute roadmap. 
• BOM definition and management including cost reduction initiatives to deliver Function Group BOM glide path targets, and leading weight reduction initiatives.
• Planning, monitoring and controlling function group activities to guarantee project delivery in line with MDP (McLaren Development Process).
• Establishing and controlling system and component, design, release, development and validation plans in line with technical risk management processes.
• Establishing and controlling supply chain in association with function group buyers to ensure delivery of components and systems on schedule for all phases of prototype, pilot, pre-production and production build.
• Ensuring manufacturability and compliance with quality standards of all components and systems within the defined BOM through interface with manufacturing site and suppliers.
• Direct problem resolution teams to manage engineering concerns and attribute compromises.
• Leading DFMEA activity to find improvement to McLaren development methodology and mitigate risk.
• Preparation and presentation of material to support external and internal project status reviews.

• Proven experience of OEM Chassis design experience in Automotive industry, ideally with compliant mounting componentry.
• Experience of automotive vehicle design and development, understanding of vehicle attributes and target setting.
• Good mechanical design principles, capable to deliver design solutions.
• Proven experience in component release management and problem solving.
• Proven capability working manufacturing processes such as aluminium casting/forging technology and natural rubber moulding.
• Experience of high and niche vehicle (low volume) programmes.
•  An ability to deliver under pressure with an appetite for measured success.
• Use of CAD (Catia V5) advantageous.

• Natural leadership skills.
• Must be both a team player and team builder.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ambitious and self-reliant.  Intrinsically self-motivated.
• Delivery focused, with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery.
• An understanding and awareness of appropriate escalation.