Ref #
53280
Date posted
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Manufacturing
Department
Manufacturing Engineering
Position level
6
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
As part of the Manufacturing Engineering and Launch team reporting to the Production Steering Manager, we are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Systems and Tooling Technician to lead and oversee the implementation of world-class operational strategies within our automotive manufacturing division. 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and driving operational efficiency across a large-scale production environment. As the Systems and Tooling Technician, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing strategies that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and improve quality, ensuring that our manufacturing operations with the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) remain at the forefront of the industry.

We are committed to integrating the latest technology to enhance our manufacturing processes and deliver high-quality products to our customers. To achieve this the successful candidate will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced tooling systems, with a primary focus on electronic digitally connected torque wrenches. This position requires a deep understanding of the latest manufacturing technologies and a passion for continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
  • Tooling Maintenance and Optimization: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on electronic digitally connected torque wrenches and other advanced tooling systems to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to tooling equipment and processes, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous production flow.
  • Technology Integration: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to integrate the latest manufacturing technologies into existing systems, enhancing productivity and quality.
  • Documentation: Create and update documentation for tooling maintenance procedures, protocols, and system configurations.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all tooling systems meet industry standards and company quality requirements, conducting regular inspections and calibrations.
  • Training and Support: Provide training and technical support to production staff on the proper use and maintenance of electronic torque wrenches and other tooling equipment.
  • Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance tooling performance and manufacturing efficiency.
What You'll Bring
  • Associate Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management or suitable industry experience.
  • Minimum of 3yrs in manufacturing / production launch environment
  • Experienced with low volume high-cost product manufacturing.
  • Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing systems.
  • Leading and managing cross-functional team in manufacturing environment providing guidance and support for project execution.
  • Strong technical knowledge, to ensure correct decisions are made at the right time aligning with McLarens goals.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve manufacturing & product issues.
  • Monitoring production data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Experienced with programme / business governance and able to lead through them whilst developing others understand on what is required.
  • Experienced with challenging and high-pressure environments.

Personal attributes:
  • Highly motivated, resilient, assertive and process / data driven.
  • Dynamic, with the ability to respond to challenging situations in an innovative manner.
  • Clear Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential. As a Production Steering Manager, you’ll interact across the business at all levels. Clear communication both written and oral is vital for explaining instructions, presenting solutions, and avoiding project failure.
  • Team Player, quickly develop good working relationships / Teamwork: You succeed with your team. Encourage, empower, and improve team members.
  • Trustworthy, building trust within the organisation is crucial for this role. Trust fosters positive dynamics and Contributes to successful outcomes despite challenging situations faced.
  • Ability to think logically whilst ensuring day to day operation objectives are met.
  • Passion for delivery, coaching and motivating people.
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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