We are currently seeking for a Durability Test Engineer at McLaren Automotive
What to Expect
Execute durability testing activities to support the validation of vehicle and component performance, ensuring high-quality test execution, accurate technical reporting, and efficient programme delivery. The role combines hands-on test engineering, data analysis, issue investigation, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to support successful durability sign-off activities.
Reporting to the Senior Durability Test Engineer and the Durability Manager, the Durability Test Engineer will be based at the McLaren testing facility within the IDIADA proving ground in Spain.
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Durability Team, supporting the planning, preparation, execution, monitoring, analysis and reporting of system and vehicle-level durability validation testing activities.
What You'll Do
Test Planning & Execution
- Support the planning and preparation of durability test activities, including control plans and consumables/spares planning.




- Execute durability test programmes in accordance with approved test plans, engineering requirements, and safety procedures.
- Provide engineering support during testing activities to maintain efficient programme execution.
- Monitor test progress against plan and communicate risks, issues, or delays to the Senior Durability Test Engineer and Durability Manager.
- Assist with implementing contingency plans when deviations from the test plan occur.
- Support the delivery of component, system and vehicle durability test plans used to support durability sign-off activities.

Data Analysis & Vehicle Assessment
- Monitor vehicle and component attribute degradation through:
- Analysis and comparison of objective and subjective control plan results.
- Processing and evaluation of feedback from durability drivers.
- Analysis of acquired vehicle and test data.
- Execute planned objective and subjective inspectio

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