Manufacturing Engineer

McLaren; Woking; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier racing team located near Woking seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive quality and performance in machining processes. The ideal candidate should possess NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent qualifications and a strong background in multi-tasking machining. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to optimize processes and ensure high-quality production. Benefits include private healthcare, life insurance, and a comprehensive package designed for employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car schemes

Life insurance

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering and DFM principles.
• Skilled in offline programming and 3, 4, and 5-axis machining.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Embed best practices in programming and tooling.
• Drive DFM principles in design process.
• Create CNC programs to meet targets.
• Collaborate with machinists for continuous improvement.

Skills

Multi-tasking machining

Process optimization

CNC programming

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

NVQ Level 4/5 or HNC/HND in relevant discipline

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too.

Purpose of the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in multi-tasking machining. You’ll bring a process-driven mindset to developing turret lathes and next-gen turning centres, contributing to the build of our race cars and supporting components across the business. If you thrive on solving problems, driving performance, and delivering high-quality machining solutions from concept to completion—we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Embed best practices in programming, tooling, and process optimization.
• Drive DFM principles early in the design process, supporting scheming and concept reviews.
• Support material selection, forecasting, and procurement.
• Design stage models, drawings, jigs, fixtures, and bespoke tooling.
• Create CNC programs and setup sheets to meet right-first-time targets.
• Define manufacturing routings and methods for planning and budget control.
• Collaborate with machinists and process engineers to ease manufacture and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead quality concern resolution using tools like 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone diagrams.
• Deliver manufacturing-based projects that enhance performance and sustainability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• NVQ Level 4/5, HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, including DFM, cost control, and inspection planning.
• Skilled in offline programming and operating 3, 4, and 5‑axis multi‑tasking machining centres.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM systems and tool management.
• Experience with MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic team player with a solution‑focused mindset.
• Self‑motivated, resilient, and accountable for ambitious targets.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Calm under pressure and confident in decision‑making.
• A role model for McLaren’s values and behaviours.

McLaren Racing is where passion meets precision. If you're ready to be part of our future success, apply now and help us build the next generation of racing excellence.

What McLaren can offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state‑of‑the‑art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break‑out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.