Job Title
Ultimate Series Vehicle Technician
Ref #
48638
Date posted
Friday, September 6, 2024
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Manufacturing
Department
New Model Launch
Position level
J - Technician / Administrator
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
Collaborate with the Launch Team to ensure a successful production launch of the new Ultimate series models, including derivatives and model year updates, while meeting all quality, cost, and volume objectives.
Additionally, oversee the production of Ultimate series vehicles to achieve the required build volumes and support any other business needs as they arise

What You'll Do
  • Understand and follow detailed work instructions relating to the construction, painting or assembling of vehicles.
  • Ensure that all station operations on each vehicle are performed to the required quality standards
  • Ensure that all operations are completed to the required timescale.
  • Work as part of a team on the definition and solution of problems that may be affecting the quality, cost or productivity of the vehicles being produced.
  • Ensure the work area is clean, tidy and orderly at all times in line with brand expectations.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and other team members, participating in safety activities as requested.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested.
  • Assist in the development and launch into production of future McLaren Automotive vehicle platforms and variants.
  • Contribute to the development of vehicle assembly processes for all assembly disciplines
  • Support with the development and specification of bespoke assembly tool and fixture equipment.
  • Identification and specification of generic hand tool requirements for both prototype and production build phases.
  • Provide first hand support with the generation of vehicle build concerns, documentation of and relevant root cause analysis
  • Collaborate with assembly of prototype vehicles during the relevant prototype and development build phase
  • Provide direct support for the launch of new vehicle and variants into production
  • Assist in training new build technician to ensure a smooth transition into series manufacturing
    What You'll Bring

    It is preferred that the candidate will have value added experience with:

    • Minimum Level 2/3 Diploma in Light Vehicle maintenance and/or Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System repair and replacement
    • Prototype build activity
    • Vehicle production experience
    • Build concern reporting
    • Quality measurement systems, could include Faro arm usage
    • Working to pre set time schedules
    • Process and product maturation
    • Collaborating and Working in small teams
    • Have value added experience in the field of production vehicle manufacturing

    Personal Attributes;

    • You will have excellent motivational attributes
    • Be prepared to coach and develop peer skill sets
    • The candidate will have an understanding of niche vehicle brand requirements and have a minimum of 12 months experience working on High performance and/or prestige vehicles.
    • An ability to act under pressure with calmness and clarity of thought
    • The candidate will have determination to drive forward the business to ‘Best in Class’ performance standards in line with brand expectations
    • Demonstrate a methodical approach towards problem solving
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
    • Demonstrate a high level of trustworthiness 
    • Excellent attention to detail
    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
    • 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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