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Mechanical Inspector - Nightshift

Woking, England, United KingdomF1 - Operations

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our inspection night-shift team within the quality control department. Working with the latest metrology technology and tools, the successful candidate will play a leading role in ensuring that new and in-service components are delivered to the race track to the highest conforming standard to enhance the safety of our drivers and optimise car performance.


Principal Accountabilities:

The measurement of parts using any and all methods within McLaren Racing inspection capability, in order to deliver three core accountabilities:

  • The measurement of all required features of final race car parts prior to release to build.
  • The measurement of all required features of sub-components prior to release to their next operation.
  • The measurement of all required features of tooling parts prior to release to their next operation.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • A fully indentured engineering background in precision engineering or similar industry.
  • Experience working within an inspection department using modern and conventional technology to measure precision components.
  • Experience using PCDIMIS, Dassault Systems, VX Elements, GOM Inspect, Faro/Power Inspect would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of GD&T is required.
  • Exemplary attention to detail is a must.
  • Fully computer literate, including use of an MRP system.


Personal Attributes:

  • Must be focused and able to work in a methodical manner, even when working under pressure.
  • Conscientious approach to workload with flexibility in working hours and tasks undertaken.
  • Must have the ability to work either alone or as part of a team.
  • Driven, self-motivated and extremely pro-active – takes opportunity to use own initiative.
  • Earns respect of team-members by their own actions
  • Determined – results focused, driven to achieve a successful outcome


What can McLaren offer?

We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement, and support this with a pro-active approach to management and personal development.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.

We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.

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