Project Engineer (Aero)

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Job Type: Permanent  

Contract Duration: Permanent

Purpose of the Role: Responsible for planning and management of internal and external manufacturing resource and controlling and supporting the supply chain and purchasing process to deliver Aero projects to the wind tunnel. Also responsible for similar processes and procedures relating to Racing Technology projects. In addition, will be integral to the development of new tools and processes within the Modelshop. 

Role Dimensions:

  • Reports to the Aero Ops and Programme Manager.
  • Involves close cooperation with Model Design, Modelshop, Racing Technology, Planning and Purchasing, and the Manufacturing functions
  • This role is factory based but may involve occasional travel.
  • This role is predominantly carried out during standard working hours but will sometimes include additional hours and weekends.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Liaising with the Model design, Modelshop, Manufacturing functions and Subcon supply chain regarding wind tunnel project planning:
    • Taking ownership of the Production Meeting MSP document, and using to run the daily Production Meeting.
    • Planning and delivering wind tunnel programs in line with aero priorities as outlined by Aero Ops and Programme Manager.
    • Delivering projects in a cost effective yet timely manner.
    • Making effective make/buy decisions to deliver cost effective programmes
    • Management and development of Subcontract supply chain.
  • Responsible for various admin tasks in Modelshop,
    • Managing the rota in Production Meeting MSP document.
    • Various admin tasks in Javelin to ensure stock locations are accurate.
    • Chasing of parts from Production and Quality departments into Modelshop.
    • Various other admin tasks as required.
  • Model Manufacturing:
    • Ensuring manufacturing deadlines are respected. Where potential delays are foreseen, working with Aero Ops and Programme Manager to bring projects back on target.
    • Work with Model Design to facilitate Design for Manufacture improvements across delivery system.
  • Liaison with Project management and Purchasing departments:
    • Ensure that Aero are taking advantage of all process and production tool improvements made in Race Car manufacturing.
    • Collaborate to ensure priorities in all shared work centres suit both Aero and Race Car requirements.
  • Development of tools used in all aspects of planning and Modelshop functions,
    • Work with Modelshop Manager and Modelshop Supervisor to develop the next set of tools and processes to plan Modelshop rota, and to manage stock transfers.
    • Work with Aero Ops and Programme manager to develop the next set of tools for planning and delivering of Aero projects.

Knowledge, skills & Experience:

  • Degree qualified in related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • An understanding of the commercial side of low volume small batch manufacture.
  • Previous experience in a similar position within a high-precision manufacturing environment (ideally manufacturing knowledge of complex machined components and rapid prototyping manufacturing processes).
  • Experience of continuous improvement techniques would be a distinct advantage.
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Project and Excel

Personal Attributes 

  • Methodical approach and target driven, while able to think outside of the box.
  • A proactive 'Can do' attitude with a drive for process development.
  • Highly self-motivated, able to work autonomously under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • A good communicator with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Good attention to detail.

 

These are our core values. They support our vision ‘to deliver the most exciting and inspiring performance in racing and are the things that we believe are most important in the way we live and work within the McLaren Racing family. They should directly inform how we think, how we behave, and how we perform at every level of our team. 

  • Ingenuity
    • We never stop pushing forward
    • We look for advantage in everything
    • We bring creativity to challenges
    • We strive for simplicity
  • Energy
    • We bring energy to everything we do
    • We connect people to the thrill of racing
    • We share passion for our great sport
    • We never give up
  • Humility
    • We are respectful
    • We roll up our sleeves to get the job done
    • We serve the team
    • We are custodians of our legacy
  • Openness
    • We are open minded and curious
    • We own failures, learn and improve
    • We communicate with clarity and honesty
    • We are open to challenge
  • Bravery
    • We are at our best when we’re at our bravest
    • We embrace opportunity
    • We take responsibility for our actions
    • We believe in what we do