Corporate Quality Engineering Graduate Scheme 2027

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Annual buy & sell up to five days

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance and health</

Life assurance

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing initiatives

Experience McLaren cars

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited is recruiting a Corporate Quality Engineering Graduate for a two-year rotational scheme at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. The programme spans four 6-month placements across Technical & Programme Quality, Vehicle Line Quality, Product Quality Standards, and Total Quality Management, including Materials Engineering.

It is an onsite role requiring a STEM or Business-related degree and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) or Business-related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to technical detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A passion for the automotive industry, product excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Minitab, Power BI, or quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical & Programme Quality: Support governance of programme quality and Q-Gate release processes; contribute to fault management and ensure functional teams follow quality protocols; collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Programme Management to maintain delivery standards.
• Vehicle Line Quality (VLQ): Conduct inspections, fault analysis, and quality testing on McLaren vehicles; review warranty and field performance data to identify trends and drive improvements; support quality audit activities throughout the build and launch process.
• Product Quality Standards: Work across Design, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure perceived quality is built into every vehicle; support tolerance stack analysis and benchmarking to uphold premium aesthetics and fit/finish expectations.
• Total Quality Management (TQM): Contribute to regulatory and safety compliance governance; support change control processes and audit readiness for global markets; participate in cross-functional reviews for alignment with international quality standards.
• Materials Engineering / Laboratory: Assist in material selection, testing, and performance reviews for new and existing components; conduct failure analysis and support durability improvements; manage material property data using database tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

2:1 STEM or Business degree

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Quality systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate Quality Engineering Graduate Scheme 2027Ref #59528Date postedMonday, September 28, 2026CountryUnited KingdomLocationWokingBusiness areaQualityDepartmentQualityPosition level6 - Support (L-12)Working timeFull TimeContract typeFixed Term ContractDuration24 monthsWorking pattern9am - 6pm Monday to FridayWhat to ExpectWe are recruiting for Graduates to join our Corporate Quality team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a Corporate Quality Graduate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across critical areas of product integrity, regulatory compliance, cost control, and customer satisfaction—all vital to upholding McLaren’s world-class standards.This is a two-year rotational programme (4 x 6-month placements) designed to build your knowledge of the entire product lifecycle—from concept through to customer delivery—while helping you develop the skills required for a successful career in quality management and automotive operations.**Please note this is an onsite position.**What You'll DoThroughout the programme, you’ll rotate across key pillars of the Corporate Quality function, gaining a 360-degree view of how quality drives business performance and brand reputation at McLaren.Typical rotations may include:**Technical & Programme Quality:*** Support governance of programme quality and Q-Gate release processes* Contribute to fault management and ensure functional teams follow aligned quality protocols* Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Programme Management to maintain delivery standards**Vehicle Line Quality (VLQ):*** Conduct inspections, fault analysis, and quality testing on McLaren vehicles* Review warranty and field performance data to identify trends and drive improvements* Support quality audit activities throughout the build and launch process**Product Quality Standards:*** Work across Design, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure perceived quality is built into every vehicle* Support tolerance stack analysis and benchmarking to uphold McLaren’s premium aesthetic and fit/finish expectations**Total Quality Management (TQM):*** Contribute to regulatory and safety compliance governance* Support change control processes and audit readiness for global markets* Participate in cross-functional reviews to ensure alignment with international quality standards**Materials Engineering / Laboratory:*** Assist in material selection, testing, and performance reviews for new and existing components* Conduct failure analysis and support the implementation of durability improvements* Manage and distribute material property data to the wider engineering teams using database toolsYou’ll also be part of wider graduate development activities including mentoring, cross-functional projects, and business wide innovation challenges.What You'll Bring* You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) or Business-related discipline* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to technical detail* Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities* A passion for the automotive industry, product excellence, and continuous improvement* Confidence using Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with tools like Minitab, Power BI, or quality systems is a plus You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Quality business area**Personal Attributes:**We’re looking for graduates who bring the mindset and behaviours to succeed in a high-performance, engineering-led environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:* **Curiosity for quality** – a drive to understand how every detail impacts performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction* **Analytical mindset** – confident working with technical data and using it to support decisions* **Attention to detail** – precise and methodical in tasks involving testing, inspection, or documentation* **Problem-solving ability** – able to identify root causes and contribute to practical, cost-effective solutions* **Resilience** – able to handle challenges with a solutions-focused mindset* **Collaboration** – strong interpersonal skills to work across functions and influence stakeholders* **Integrity** – committed to upholding product safety, compliance, and ethical engineering standards* **AI proficiency** - Comfortable using AI tools ethically and effectively to support learning, productivity, innovation, and problem-solving* **Passion for innovation** – enthusiasm for new technologies, continuous improvement, and pushing boundariesWhat We'll Do for YouWe offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:* 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday.* Annual buy & sell up to five days* Enhanced company pension scheme* Discretionary annual bonus award* Private medical insurance and health cash plan* Life assurance benefit* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice* Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars\\*Qualifying criteria apply