We're seeking a skilled and motivated Vehicle Technician to play a key role in launching new models into production. You'll work closely with the Launch team to ensure a smooth transition, meeting all quality, cost and volume targets. In addition to building Ultimate Series vehicle to required production volumes, you'll support wider business needs as required in a fast-paced, high performance environment.
What you'll do
The Ultimate Series Technician will be expected to;
- Understand and follow detailed work instructions relating to the construction, painting or assembling of vehicles.
- Ensure that all station operations on each vehicle are completed to the required quality standard.
- 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.
- Attend the workplace on a regular and timely basis, informing the Team leader of any lateness or unplanned absence in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Provide first hand support in the development and launch into production of future McLaren Automotive vehicle platforms and variants.
- Provide first hand support with the development of vehicle assembly processes for all assembly disciplines
- Provide first hand support with the development and specification of bespoke assembly tool and fixture equipment.
- Provide first hand support with the 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
- Provide first hand support with assembly of prototype vehicles during the relevant prototype and development build phase
- Provide first hand support for vehicle / variant launch into production.
- Provide first hand support with the training of new build technicians to enable smooth transition into series manufacture
- Clearly understand and adhere to McLaren brand values
- As and when business determines, provide series production support during periods of absence / peak holiday.
What you need
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 launch experience
- Build concern reporting
- Quality measurement systems, could include Faro arm usage
- Working to demanding time schedules
- Process and product maturation
- Working in small teams
- Personal Attributes
- The candidate will have excellent motivational attributes
- The candidate will 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 Ultra High performance and/or prestige vehicles.
- An ability to act under pressure with calmness with 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
- The applicant must be extremely trustworthy
- Excellent attention to detail
- Take advantage of a dynamic and flexible work schedule, where your adaptability to occasional shifts will play a key role in supporting the team
- Have value added experience in the field of production vehicle manufacturing.
