Head Of Launch

What to Expect The Head of Launch at McLaren Automotive is responsible for overseeing the introduction of new content through to complete new vehicle models into production, ensuring that each launch is executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. This role involves meticulous planning and coordination across various departments, including design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. The Head of Launch must ensure that all aspects of the new model launch are aligned with McLaren’s high standards of quality and performance as laid out in development process governance. This includes managing timelines, budgets, and resources, as well as addressing any issues that arise during the launch process ensuring successful virtual builds, build phases, DVA, DfM, PFMEA, HpC completed to the standard manufacturing need so a seamless transition from Product Definition to series production is achieved. What You'll Do Part of the senior leadership team reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and New Model Launch, which steers decisions within McLaren Production Centre (MPC). What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management or suitable industry experience. Minimum of 10yrs in manufacturing / production launch environment Experienced with low volume high-cost product manufacturing. Held a Senior Leadership position for at least 5yrs. Experienced in full scale complex product launches. Leading and managing cross-functional team in manufacturing environment providing guidance and support for project execution. Strong technical knowledge, to ensure correct decisions are made at the right time aligning with McLarens goals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve manufacturing & product issues. Monitoring production data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions. Experienced with programme / business governance and able to lead through them whilst developing others understand on what is required. Strong problem solver with expertise in DMAIC and the 7 tools of quality. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to analyse complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Experienced with challenging and high-pressure environments. Highly motivated, resilient, assertive and process / data driven. Dynamic, with the ability to respond to challenging situations in an innovative manner. Clear Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential. As a Head of Launch, you’ll interact across the business at all levels. Clear communication both written and oral is vital for explaining instructions, presenting solutions, and avoiding project failure. Team Player, quickly develop good working relationships / Teamwork: You succeed with your team. Encourage, empower, and improve team members. Trustworthy, building trust within the organisation is crucial for this role. Trust fosters positive dynamics and contributes to successful outcomes despite challenging situations faced. Ability to think logically whilst ensuring day to day operation objectives are met. Passion for delivery, coaching and motivating people. 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 Discretionary annual bonus award Private medical insurance and health cash plan Life assurance 4x your basic salary Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping Generous parental leave policies including market leading maternity leave Tax efficient nursery scheme benefit A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice Friends and family day Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars 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.

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