Job description
At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.
Purpose of the Role:
The role of Model Technician covers a wide range of tasks, focussing on driving the ever-growing technical aspects of the Model Maker role while operating WT and model systems.
Principal Accountabilities:
Primary tasks will involve the manufacture of model components using a variety of mediums and processes. In addition to this, handling and operation of the electronic systems of the wind tunnel model in the preparation area or WT test section, assembly of pressure rakes and instrumented assemblies, including some work with data acquisition tools. Direct involvement in wind tunnel model builds and model installations to WT facilities.
- Ensure high quality and manufacture of model parts, with on time delivery in full.
- Full knowledge and use of our scanning equipment and associated software.
- Model installation and mechanical setup in wind tunnel and preparation area environments.
- Basic level of in-house data acquisition.
- Work efficiently within the Model Shop, plus Research and Development as part of an established team.
- To attend appropriate planning meetings as required.
- Training of other staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment and ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times.
Weekend Shift Overview:
- 40 hours per week based in the workshop
- Friday to Monday – 10 hours per day 07:30 – 12:30 / 13:00 – 18:00
Additional hours may be required from time to time to meet our deadlines and business requirements.
Job requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
The ideal person for this role must have an open approach to learn new systems and adapt to varying requirements for ever changing technical aspects of the wind tunnel, model and racing environment. However, continuous training on new and existing systems will ensure all aspects are covered to provide confidence and enable the candidate to deliver to expected standards.
- Extensive experience in carrying out model changes within the Wind Tunnel.
- Preparation or repair of electric wiring.
- Understanding of pressure systems across aerodynamic research platforms.
- Developing working relationships that promote faster delivery of parts and increase morale between shifts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Catia for part interrogation and build.
- PC literate to enable use of wind tunnel, model and department systems and controls.
Personal Attributes
- Methodical approach and target driven.
- Able to promote ‘best practice’ working standards.
- Flexibility in responding to critical deadlines.
- Self-motivated with high levels of initiative and communication skills.
- Flexible in working hours including additional hours when required and travel.
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.