Chassis Supplier Quality Engineer – NPI & PPAP Leader

McLaren Group; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Group seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance professional to ensure quality and production readiness of components for McLaren road cars. You will work with suppliers across new vehicle programmes to drive quality excellence and resolve manufacturing challenges to meet McLaren's standards.

Reporting to SQA Senior Engineer and SQA Manager, you will own supplier quality and drive improvements, lead PPAP and APQP activities, and monitor KPIs, with a focus on ramp-up and volume production in the

Qualifications

• Automotive quality professional with OEM or Tier1 experience across new vehicle programmes and series production.
• Confident in delivering PPAP approval activities and ensuring robust production readiness.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949 quality requirements.
• Proven ability to manage projects, track progress and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Skilled at developing strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.
• Experienced in applying structured problem-solving tools such as 8D and 5 Why.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and quality improvement methodologies.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with CATIA V5 and GD&T principles.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is desirable.
• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related automotive discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality and capacity for a designated vehicle area.
• Drive suppliers to achieve and exceed McLaren quality standards.
• Lead quality concern resolution through robust 8D problem-solving.
• Conduct New Product Introduction (NPI) and process verification audits.
• Develop and improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• Support production readiness and successful volume ramp-up.
• Deliver effective APQP activities across the supply base.
• Manage timely PPAP approval of parts and production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes.
• Monitor and deliver key quality and performance KPIs.
• Provide project updates and management reporting.
• Track supplier progress against IATF 16949 compliance plans.
• Maintain personal development and technical training plans.

Skills

Automotive quality

OEM experience

Tier1 experience

New vehicle programmes

Series production

PPAP

Production readiness

APQP

IATF 16949

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Supplier relationships

Continuous improvement

8D

5 Why

Lean manufacturing

Quality methodologies

Microsoft Office

CATIA V5

GD&T

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA V5

GD&T

Job description

McLaren Group seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance professional to ensure quality and production readiness of components for McLaren road cars. You will work with suppliers across new vehicle programmes to drive quality excellence and resolve manufacturing challenges to meet McLaren's standards.

Reporting to SQA Senior Engineer and SQA Manager, you will own supplier quality and drive improvements, lead PPAP and APQP activities, and monitor KPIs, with a focus on ramp-up and volume production in the