What to Expect
As a Switches Project Engineer you will be responsible for the development and delivery of state-of-the-art switches for current and future McLaren road cars.
As part of the Cockpit Electronics team you will be responsible for the specification, development, test, and delivery of all interior switches. This includes developing system requirements, supplier management, test case and procedure creation, manual test execution, as well as supporting Cockpit Electronics Principal Engineer in proof-of-concept development and business reviews.
The position requires a highly motivated and hands-on team player with an exceptional attention to detail, diligence, and a positive attitude. The fast-paced development and bespoke target platform provide a challenging environment suited to an engineer who can quickly develop skills in new areas and liaise with other engineers within a multidisciplinary team.
Our customers expect high standards and we require staff capable of meeting such demands.
What You'll Do
- Assist with the management of suppliers
- Leading the development of the roadmap for the future switches in McLaren road cars
- Write detailed system specifications for all switches
- Lead integration of switches with the overall vehicle architecture
- Manage the development of multiple hardware and software suppliers to deliver features on time, on cost, and within quality and functional specifications
- Report on current activities and issues at a business level
- Develop and co-ordinate DVP plans for all areas associated with switches software and hardware
- Ensure and sign-off launch readiness of features for production
- Test McLaren road cars with the latest features and content before release
- Assist with fault finding and root cause analysis of software and hardware failures
Report bugs and create test reports
- Drive issue resolution with hardware and software suppliers
- Take responsibility for resolving issues on current production vehicles
- Leading the mechanical integration of their components within the vehicle interior
- Be responsible for the attribute performance of the switches
What You'll Bring
- Several years of work experience in development and delivery of mechanical, electrical or electronic systems for automotive applications
- Experience of the Systems Development Lifecycle (V Model); writing system requirements, defining test cases and writing test procedures.
- Ability to produce formal documentation to a professional standard.
Be well versed in the creation and maintenance of DFMEA's
- Organised, systematic and understand the process of fault finding.
- Familiar with issue tracking tools (Jira, Mantis, Bugzilla etc.)
- Able to interpret, coordinate and react to project milestones and defined timing plans.
What We'll Do for You
- Mature, confident and articulate in high pressure scenarios.
- Pro-active, self-organised and able to work independently with minimum level of supervision
- Ability to effectively manage time between multiple projects and prioritise
- Personable and able to manage and exceed expectations of internal customers.
- Approachable and able to work with a team of ambitious engineers.
- Naturally technical. Able to employ fundamental engineering principles.
- Able to make sound judgements based on balance of risk when data is not available.
- Attention to detail and dedication to delivering best in class products
- Willing to travel and work flexible hours when required.
- A clean driving record and full UK license.
- Passion for the automotive industry, technology and/or infotainment/cockpit electronics would be advantageous but not essential.
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.
It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.
McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.