Manufacturing Graduate Scheme

Manufacturing Graduate Scheme 2027

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Date posted

Monday, September 28, 2026

Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business  area

Manufacturing Department Manufacturing Position  level6 - Support (L-12)
Working time

Full Time Contract type Fixed Term Contract Duration
24 months

Working pattern9am - 6pm Monday to Friday What to Expect As McLaren enters a new era, we are recruiting graduates to join our world-class Manufacturing team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. Manufacturing Graduates will play a pivotal role in shaping how our product range is engineered and built; supporting continuous improvement initiatives, implementing engineering changes, and helping to deliver flawless launches through every new model programme into series production.

This is a two-year rotational programme will comprise of a number of strategic placements across key manufacturing functions. The programme is designed to develop your technical expertise, operational understanding, and leadership capability, preparing you for a career in Automotive Manufacturing, as such this is a full-time on-site position.

What You'll DoThroughout the programme, you will gain practical experience within McLaren’s manufacturing operations, developing a comprehensive understanding of how individual components are integrated safely, efficiently, and consistently in the production environment to deliver products of exceptional quality. The emphasis will be on vehicle assembly and industrialisation rather than component design, by applying manufacturing engineering principles and processes, you will contribute to risk analysis, build documentation, quality control planning, jig and fixture development and delivery, material flow, and the design and optimisation of production systems.

Working collaboratively across functions, you will apply a right-first-time mindset, structured problem-solving, continuous improvement, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies to support successful new product introduction and robust series production.

During the programme, you will:
* Collaborate with engineering teams on new model introductions, from concept handover through to series production readiness
* Support the development of robust build processes that meet plant sequencing, documentation, and quality requirements
* Conduct engineering change assessments and participate in design reviews for new product content
* Assist with facility layouts, simulations, and material flow planning to support scalable and efficient production systems
* Identify, analyse, and support resolution of production bottlenecks and operational inefficiencies
* Conduct time and motion studies to support line balancing and resource optimisation
* Apply lean manufacturing principles and APQP frameworks to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and enhance cycle times
* Contribute to cross-functional projects aligned with business priorities and operational excellence initiatives

Your rotations will give you exposure to core areas of Manufacturing, including:
* ** Logistics** - supporting efficient material flow and inventory management
* ** Material Control** - managing stock levels and ensuring parts availability
* ** Engineering** – driving process improvements and supporting operations
* ** Manufacturing Quality & Production** – maintaining quality standards and optimising daily performance

Alongside your rotations, you’ll take part in professional development workshops, innovation challenges, and knowledge sharing sessions to sharpen both your technical expertise and leadership potential.

What You'll Bring
* You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:1 in a relevant Engineering degree.
* A passion for performance…