Graduate Project Analyst Woking 2023

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

With innovation at the core of all we do, every challenge starts with the same question. How can we do it better? This restless spirit runs right through McLaren Automotive. And the search for perfection is evident in everything we do.

The Continuous Improvement, Process & Analysis Team are central to the business’ ability to evolve and improve. Working across Product Development business areas and cross-functionally, they proactively seek opportunities for improvement.

The Project Analysts support Programme Managers in delivery of projects, taking responsibility for data analysis in various areas including, but not restricted to; Programme timing, Product definition, creation and tracking of ETRS, build tracking and change management. They also play a key role in the development of new processes to help the business achieve it’s long-term business plan and vision to be ‘The Iconic Sports Car Company’.

• Project Definition
  • BOM analysis
  • Support product specification definition and change management (TIB)
  • Support Programme timing definition and critical path planning
• ETRS
  • Manage Engineering Timing release schedule data and reporting
  • Confirm critical path to VP SIP
  • Chair ETRS meetings with stakeholders to encourage cross-functional collaboration.
  • Generate KPIs for project reviews and Gateways
• Change Management
  • Create and maintain part trackers for new programmes as required.
  • Hold meetings with stakeholders to identify parts and/or commodities that either change or risk the next build phase.
  • Lead regular meetings, working with stakeholders to update timing in line with project timing requirements. 
  • Provide regular metrics to highlight risks to the project team.
  • Support Product Data Management activities which trigger changes to individual vehicle BOMs in accordance with vehicle specifications.
• Build Data
  • Prototype build specifications
  • VP MPL management
  • Define BDR requirements with Engineering teams
  • Manage BDR tracking and reporting to Job 1 (G8), supporting application of BDRs to lineside
  • Manage uplift requirement definition and tracking
  • Support obsolescence data management
  • Manage the tracking of exception parts alongside the Project Lead and support cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust application throughout build.
• Manage the Programme KPI Dashboard and reporting, ensuring consistency across all programmes.
• Develop data and reporting process and tool improvements, including standardisation across programmes.

• Knowledge of automotive and/or aerospace processes.
• Knowledge of the Release Process would be an advantage
• STEM Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Advanced level of the Microsoft suite is essential
• Experience of Visual Basic an advantage
• Confident presentation skills and excellent organisation skills.

• Passionate about the product and promote pride throughout the programme.
• Able to build good working relationships across McLaren Automotive
• Data driven
• Be a champion of innovation, with a drive to improve processes and tools
• Ability to manage challenging stakeholders