EV & HV Systems Supplier Quality Lead

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Manager – Electrical Propulsion & HV Systems to lead quality across batteries, e-motors, inverters and HV wiring for hybrid propulsion. You will drive APQP/PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA and containment actions with a global supplier base.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive supplier quality, strong knowledge of ISO 26262, ASIL, and 8D problem solving, plus travel across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in supplier quality/quality engineering in automotive or high-performance sectors, with hybrid propulsion exposure.
• Knowledge of McLaren's multi-propulsion strategy and hybrid architectures.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and core quality tools.
• Experience with high-voltage battery systems, e-motors, inverters, or related components.
• Understanding of ISO 26262, ASIL ratings and functional safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive supplier quality performance for electrical propulsion and HV components.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities with battery, motor, inverter and HV wiring suppliers.
• Establish robust quality gates from concept to series production for hybrid propulsion systems.
• Conduct DFMEA/PFMEA reviews with suppliers to mitigate risks in hybrid powertrain components.
• Lead containment and corrective actions for non-conforming parts to minimize production impact.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions using 8D.
• Support early supplier involvement (ESI) for new hybrid programmes ensuring quality from concept to launch.
• Validate supplier readiness through Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and capability reviews.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

8D

Supplier Quality

ISO 26262

High Voltage Systems

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

IATF 16949

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Manager – Electrical Propulsion & HV Systems to lead quality across batteries, e-motors, inverters and HV wiring for hybrid propulsion. You will drive APQP/PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA and containment actions with a global supplier base.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive supplier quality, strong knowledge of ISO 26262, ASIL, and 8D problem solving, plus travel across the UK, Europe and beyond.