Corporate Quality Engineering Industrial Placement 2027

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited in Woking, Surrey, is offering a 12-month Industrial Placement in Corporate Quality. As a placement student, you will work on quality governance, data analysis, and cross-functional reviews under experienced engineers and program managers.

You will gain hands-on exposure to vehicle inspections, warranty data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, with opportunities to attend development workshops and networking across the business.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Automotive, Manufacturing, Business or STEM with a 2:1 or higher target.
• Interest in quality systems, product integrity and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good organisation and communication.
• Passion for cars and a desire to work in a cutting-edge automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with programme-level quality governance and Q-Gate processes.
• Coordinate fault tracking and support cross-functional reviews.
• Participate in vehicle inspections and fault identification.
• Contribute to warranty data analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives linked to customer satisfaction.
• Gain exposure to industry standards and audit processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Resilience

Proactivity

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Communication skills

AI proficiency

Education

Engineering or related degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Corporate Quality Engineering Industrial Placement 2027Ref #59529Date postedMonday, September 28, 2026CountryUnited KingdomLocationWokingBusiness areaQualityDepartmentQualityPosition level6 - Support (L-11)Working timeFull TimeContract typeFixed Term ContractDuration12 monthsWorking pattern9am - 6pm Monday to FridayWhat to ExpectWe are recruiting for Industrial Placement Interns to join our Corporate Quality team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a Corporate Quality Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of our quality function, playing a key role in ensuring that every McLaren vehicle meets the high standards expected of our brand.This is a 12-month full-time Industrial Placement, designed for university students undertaking a placement year as part of a relevant degree programme. You will work alongside experienced quality engineers, data analysts, and programme managers to gain practical exposure to real-world challenges and solutions in automotive quality.Please note this is an on-site position.What You'll DoAs part of the Corporate Quality team, you will support a variety of projects and tasks across key areas including:Technical & Programme Quality:* Assist with programme-level quality governance and support Q-Gate processes* Help coordinate fault tracking and contribute to cross-functional reviews* Support internal alignment on quality strategy and programme milestonesVehicle Line Quality (VLQ):* Participate in vehicle inspections, test reviews, and fault identification* Contribute to warranty data analysis and assist in implementing corrective actions* Support continuous improvement initiatives linked to customer satisfactionProduct Quality Standards:* Help assess perceived quality in collaboration with Design, Engineering, and Marketing* Assist with tolerance analysis and benchmarking of key components and finishes* Support quality input into early-stage product developmentTotal Quality Management (TQM):* Support regulatory compliance checks and change control governance* Assist in tracking process adherence across departments* Gain exposure to key industry standards and audit processes* You will also take part in intern development workshops, training sessions, and networking opportunities across the wider business.What You'll Bring* Currently studying for a degree in Engineering, Automotive, Manufacturing, Business or a STEM-related field, and on track for a 2:1 or above* A genuine interest in quality systems, product integrity, and continuous improvement* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Comfortable using Excel, with some knowledge of data tools such as Power BI or Minitab being advantageous* Excellent organisational and communication skills* You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Corporate Quality business area.Personal AttributesWe’re looking for candidates who thrive in detail-focused, engineering-led environments and are eager to learn from real-world automotive projects. Desirable traits include:* Attention to detail - precise when reviewing data, inspecting vehicles, or completing reports* Analytical mindset - confident using numbers and logic to spot patterns and support decisions* Curiosity - interested in how products work, fail, and can be improved* Collaboration - keen to learn from others and contribute to team success* Adaptability - ready to tackle new challenges and switch focus when priorities shift* Resilience - able to maintain quality and composure in a high-performance setting* Proactivity - eager to take initiative, suggest improvements, and take ownership of your work* AI Proficiency – comfortable using AI tools ethically and effectively to support learning, productivity and problem-solving.* Passion for engineering excellence - excited by innovation, performance, 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