Americas Fleet Technical Engineer

Background

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Purpose of Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced Fleet Technical Engineer to perform Press and Marketing activities based in Dallas.

Principal Accountabilities

• To take responsibility for preparing, monitoring, analysing and reporting of activities related to the build quality and performance of the McLaren Automotive Press cars.
• To sign off the performance and overall quality of vehicles ahead of press activities.
• To work closely with Engineering/Technician Teams to ensure that vehicles are prepared to the required standard.
• Resolve and carry out repairs to vehicles where required to ensure vehicles are prepared to the highest standard.
• Complete repairs to vehicles with faults found at port of entry in Baltimore
• To represent the Press Team at technical meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Significant experience in automotive performance vehicles, McLaren specific is preferred.
• Able to apply detailed technical knowledge to the understanding of new technologies, development of engineering designs and resolution of engineering problems.
• Experience of programme leadership and reporting would be an advantage.
• Must be proficient with all common Microsoft Office applications including Project
• Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written
• Able to travel worldwide with reasonable notice.

Personal Attributes

• Should be well-organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work well alongside a team of Engineers / Technicians, providing leadership and guidance where needed.
• Must demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, initiative and flexibility, and determination to see a task through to completion.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Calm under pressure.