Automotive Quality & Validation Manager - Inspection Lead

McLaren Group; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development program

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical option after 2 years

Job summary

McLaren Automotive in the United Kingdom seeks a Quality Manager - Validation & Inspection to lead end-to-end quality inspection across Body Assembly, Surface Finish, and General Assembly. You will guide the inspection team, drive best practices, and embed quality throughout manufacturing, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

You will manage Level Zero landscape, optimise resources, and partner with stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality products and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Significant experience in quality management within manufacturing, ideally automotive.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in data analysis and quality certification (ASQ CMQ/OE desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end quality inspection activities for Body Assembly, Surface Finish and General Assembly.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to the inspection team.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of quality processes and standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes, improve efficiency, productivity and product quality.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and drive quality metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

ASQ CMQ/OE (desirable)

Job description

McLaren Automotive in the United Kingdom seeks a Quality Manager - Validation & Inspection to lead end-to-end quality inspection across Body Assembly, Surface Finish, and General Assembly. You will guide the inspection team, drive best practices, and embed quality throughout manufacturing, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

You will manage Level Zero landscape, optimise resources, and partner with stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality products and