You will lead environmental and stress testing efforts, including temperature cycling, vibration, HALT, and HASS, conduct failure analysis and materials characterization, and analyze root cause investigations for manufacturing non-conformances and field returns. You'll participate in design reviews and FMEA activities, shape material selection and manufacturing requirements, analyze test and field data using reliability modeling tools, and help develop corrective actions and process improvements that elevate hardware reliability across the program.

Responsibilities: ude and implement design-for-reliability best practices, conducting rigorous testing, shaping manufacturing requirements, selecting materials, and analyzing field data to enhance the robustness of VBAT hardware. Perform stress screening, environmental testing, and drive failure analysis to ensure flight hardware meets reliability and performance targets. Analyze designs and test results to identify potential failure modes and mitigations. Collaborate with design engineers to implement design for reliability best practices early in design. Act as a key stakeholder in reviewing and approving designs for release. Participate in design reviews and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to assess potential reliability issues. Investigate manufacturing non-conformances and field hardware failures to determine root cause. Travel as needed to perform deep dives into supplier processes. Develop and recommend corrective actions to address identified reliability issues. Utilize reliability modeling and simulation tools to predict system performance and lifespan. Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in hardware reliability engineering. Propose and implement process improvements to drive improvements in reliability across the program.

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The Weld Engineer will work closely with production, quality assurance, and ship design teams to ensure that welding processes are safe, repeatable, and compliant with classification society and regulatory requirements. A key responsibility of this role is building the shipyard's welding program from the ground up, including procedure development, qualification programs, welder training requirements, and integration of automated welding technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for shipbuilding applications.
• Establish weld joint design standards for plates, stiffeners, panels, and structural assemblies.
• Define welding processes and parameters appropriate for shipbuilding materials and thickness ranges.

Weld Program Development:

• Build and implement the shipyard's welding engineering program in coordination with Quality Assurance.
• Establish welding standards, technical guidance, and documentation for production teams.
• Develop weld inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with classification society rules.

Automation & Advanced Welding Systems:

• Support implementation of automated welding systems including panel line welding, robotic welding, and mechanized welding processes.
• Define welding parameters and procedures for automated production systems.
• Collaborate with automation and equipment vendors to optimize welding productivity and quality.

Production Integration:

• Work with production engineering to ensure welding processes support block construction and panel fabrication strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve welding efficiency through process improvements or automation.
• Provide technical support to fabrication shops and assembly teams.

Welder Qualification & Training Support:

• Define welder qualification requirements and certification standards.
• Support development of welder training programs and qualification processes.
• Ensure welders are qualified to applicable procedures and codes.

Quality Assurance Coordination:

• Partner with QA to develop weld inspection programs, including visual inspection, NDT methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Support root cause investigations related to weld defects or failures.
• Participate in corrective action programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Standards & Compliance:

• Ensure welding procedures comply with classification society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV, or equivalent).
• Maintain compliance with applicable welding codes and shipbuilding standards.
• Support regulatory and classification audits related to welding operations.

What Success Looks Like:

• A complete welding engineering program established and functioning across the shipyard.
• Welding procedures are standardized, qualified, and aligned with ship design requirements.
• Welders are properly trained and qualified to required standards.
• Automated welding systems operate reliably with optimized parameters.
• Weld quality meets classification society requirements with minimal rework.

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Responsibilities

• Support material investigations, including root cause analysis of failure mechanisms and performance degradation.
• Carry out material testing strategies, covering tensile, impact, fatigue, corrosion resistance, and thermal property evaluations.
• Assist with sample preparation and microstructural analysis.
• Provide material test data and observations to support engineering and design teams.
• Support communication with suppliers to gather material information and confirm compliance within material specifications.
• Prepare clear technical reports and recommendations to stakeholders, influencing product development and validation strategies.
• Contribute to process improvements in material analysis processes, and help implement new tools or methods where appropriate.
• Collaborate with team members, mentor early career students within the team.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• Some industrial experience; internship, placement, etc. preferably in the Automotive or Aerospace industry.
• Basic understanding of failure mechanisms, fatigue behaviour, and environmental degradation of all material types.
• Familiarity of material testing techniques.
• Awareness of quality standards and engineering best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of what materials are used in the automotive sector (metallics, polymers, etc.).
• Interest in developing deeper knowledge of failure mechanisms.

What We'll Do for You

• 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 benefit.
• 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.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

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Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's 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.).
• Excellent understanding of the failure mechanisms of different materials.

What We'll Do for You

• 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 benefit
• 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
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

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