Head of General Assembly and End of Line Manufacturing Engineering

Head of General Assembly and End of Line Manufacturing Engineering Ref #59443

Date posted

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business  area

Manufacturing Department Manufacturing  Engineering Position level3 - Head of (L
-20)
Working time

Full Time Contract type

Permanent

Working pattern9am - 6pm Monday to Friday

SalaryN/AWhat to Expect Part of the senior leadership team reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering. The Head of General Assembly Manufacturing Engineering will have responsibility and accountability for a critical element of the Manufacturing Engineering function contributing across the complete McLaren automotive business, including people and budgetary management.

This Manufacturing Engineering function scope will cover both General assembly and required sub-assembly and End of line vehicle validation and customer ready buy off accountability for all new model introduction.

What You'll DoHealth & Safety (H&S) Standards:

Adhere to safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment for employees is maintained. Prioritise safety protocols to protect employees, customers, visitors, and prevent accidents.

Manufacturing:

Leading the development and delivery of processes & equipment to ensure flawless launch all new model introductions across a wide variety of programme sizes and scopes. Ensure adherence to and shared ownership of production efficiency targets.

Quality Management:

Implement processes with support equipment & facilities to ensure overall vehicle development and production activities meet the defined quality targets & specification. Quality management is essential for consistent output meeting quality level required, our customers expectations.

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and motivate the General assembly Manufacturing Engineering team of approximately 15 staff to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment. Build and develop competence and high-performing teams within the McLaren business.

Problem-Solving Leadership:

Effectively manage the manufacturing engineering functions problem-solving landscape to ensure the team address challenges faced promptly and to their proper conclusion. Drive root cause analysis and guide teams toward robust resolutions using recognised problem-solving methodology.

Efficiency Enhancement:

Drive initiatives to enhance overall manufacturing & launch efficiency without compromising quality standards. Drive the team to identify and implement process improvements to optimise resource utilisation, foster a continuous improvement culture. Embrace technological advancements to enhance vehicle production and validation.

Strategy and Development / Transformation Leadership:

Create and implement a best-practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures.

Ensure manufacturing strategies align with business objectives in terms of cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Evaluate challenges, mitigate risks, and develop opportunities. Contribute to overall business strategy and budget processes.

Collaboration and Communication:

Change and build stronger working relationships with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing engineering activities with broader organisational goals. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to provide updates and address concerns, fostering a customer-focused operational culture for world-class service levels.

Financial and Budget Management:

Control the annual Manufacturing engineering team people and overhead budget to ensure expenditure is in line with the business plan. Prepare budget and forecasts and all capital expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of…