Automotive Quality Compliance Engineer – COP & IATF16949

McLaren Racing; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sabbatical opportunity

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is recruiting a Quality Compliance Engineer in Woking to join the Quality team within the Compliance group. You will plan and execute COP activities, ensure alignment with IATF 16949, and drive ELV/RRR and QMS compliance across the department.

The role requires a university engineering or systems degree and experience with automotive quality systems. You will report to the Compliance Manager and contribute to continuous improvement and governance across the business processes.

Qualifications

• COP planning and execution experience
• Knowledge of QMS and IATF 16949 requirements
• Experience with ELV/RRR compliance and regulatory aspects
• Ability to drive continuous improvement across the Quality department
• Experience planning internal audits and COP-related activities

Responsibilities

• Create and validate COP control plans for vehicle variants and COP test plans
• Plan and execute COP activities to meet schedules
• Coordinate COP audits in line with Certification Authorities requirements
• Develop and execute internal audit plans and conduct audits
• Drive certification to IATF 16949 and related processes
• Assess ELV/RRR compliance and drive issue resolution
• Generate reports to demonstrate COP/ELV/RRR/QMS progress
• Identify process improvements within the Compliance function
• Maintain Compliance documentation aligned with QMS
• Support ongoing improvement of Compliance systems and reporting
• Leverage prior automotive experience to strengthen processes
• Apply knowledge of passenger car regulatory requirements

Skills

COP planning

QMS knowledge

IATF 16949 understanding

ELV/RRR compliance

Continuous Improvement

Audit planning

Education

University degree in Systems or Engineering

Job description

McLaren Automotive is recruiting a Quality Compliance Engineer in Woking to join the Quality team within the Compliance group. You will plan and execute COP activities, ensure alignment with IATF 16949, and drive ELV/RRR and QMS compliance across the department.

The role requires a university engineering or systems degree and experience with automotive quality systems. You will report to the Compliance Manager and contribute to continuous improvement and governance across the business processes.