Senior Materials Engineer
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What to Expect
As a Senior Materials Engineer, you will lead the examination, measurement, and analysis of component materials to ensure they meet McLaren Automotive’s uncompromising quality standards. This role goes beyond technical execution—driving innovation in material selection, failure analysis, and advanced testing methodologies. You will act as a subject matter expert, influencing design decisions, supporting production and engineering teams, and shaping the future of material analysis within a fast-growing, high-performance automotive environment.
Please note this is a 24 month Fixed term contract
What You'll Do
· Lead complex material investigations, including root cause analysis of failure mechanisms and performance degradation.
· Develop and implement advanced material testing strategies, covering tensile, impact, fatigue, corrosion resistance, and thermal property evaluations.
· Provide technical leadership in sample preparation and microstructural analysis.
·Advise engineering and design teams on material selection, performance trade-offs, and compliance with McLaren quality standards.
· Drive supplier engagement, ensuring alignment on material specifications, quality expectations, and innovation opportunities.
· Author and present high-level technical reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders, influencing product development and validation strategies.
· Champion continuous improvement in material analysis processes, introducing new technologies and methodologies to enhance capability.
, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
What You'll Bring
Technical Competencies
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or related field
- Significant experience in industry as a materials engineer preferably in the Automotive or Aerospace industry
- In-depth understanding of failure mechanisms, fatigue behaviour, and environmental degradation of all material types
- Proven track record in developing and executing complex material testing programs
- Familiarity with regulatory standards and advanced quality assurance methodologies
- Comprehensive understanding of what materials are used in the automotive sector (metallics, polymers, etc.)
Business Knowledge
- Deep expertise in material manufacturing techniques and their application in high-performance automotive environments.
- Strong understanding of automotive supply chains and material lifecycle considerations.
- Proficiency in CAD and other engineering software tools
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to shape material engineering direction within the business.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage priorities, and deliver results under pressure.
- Collaborative approach with a commitment to mentoring and team development.
- Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs and technological advancements.
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:
- Structured career development framework
- 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
- Enhanced company pension scheme
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.