Quality Compliance Engineer

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited is seeking a Quality Compliance Engineer to join the Quality team in Woking. You will plan, execute and maintain COP, QMS, ELV/RRR compliance, and CI activities within the Quality Compliance and Change Management department.

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will drive audits, reports and certification readiness across vehicle variants. Required is a university degree in a relevant field with experience in COP, QMS, and IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• Experience with COP procedures and conformity of production.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and QMS processes.
• Project management skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create COP control plans for vehicle variants and validate them.
• Plan and execute COP test plans and audits.
• Coordinate internal audits and maintain compliance documentation.
• Support continuous improvement within Quality Compliance and Change Management.

Skills

COP planning

IATF 16949

QMS knowledge

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Systems degree preferred

Job description

Quality Compliance EngineerRef #59421Date postedTuesday, June 2, 2026CountryUnited KingdomLocationWokingBusiness areaQualityDepartmentTotal Quality ManagementPosition level5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-15)Working timeFull TimeContract typePermanentWorking pattern9am - 6pm Monday to FridayWhat to ExpectWe are recruiting for a Quality Compliance Engineer to join our Quality team in Woking. Working within the Compliance team in the Quality Compliance and Change Management department where you will be responsible for:\\* Planning and execution of activities associated with the Conformity of Production (COP) requirements, and the execution of the COP Control plan.\\* Planning and execution of activities associated with compliance to Quality Management System requirements and IATF 16949 standard.\\* Planning and execution of activities associated ELV/RRR compliance.\\* Facilitation of the Continuous Improvement (CI) process and related activities supporting all functions within the Quality department.This is a critical role in the department ensuring the business and its products are consistently compliant to regulatory requirements and the IATF 16949 standard. Reporting to the Compliance Manager the role encompasses the independence, self-management and objectivity necessary to drive all stakeholders in the key business processes as per their responsibility and accountability.What You'll Do* Create new and validate existing COP Control plans for all vehicle variants to define yearly COP Test plan.* Plan and execute activities ensuring timely completion of the COP test plan.* Ensure COP related audits are effectively planned and executed (in line with the Certification Authorities requirements).* Creation and timely execution of the internal audit plan (conduct internal audits in line with the yearly plan).* Facilitate completion of all activities leading to the company certification to the IATF 16949 automotive standard.* Conduct component assessments in line with End of Life Vehicle (ELV) and Reuse Recycle Recover (RRR) regulatory requirement and drive resolution to all follow-up activities.* Define and generate adequate COP/ELV/RRR/QMS compliance related reports to demonstrate progress status as necessary and communicate effectively to the business.* Proactively assess existing department processes for continuous improvement.* Maintain all Compliance related internal documentation in line with the requirements of the QMS.* Ensure continuous improvement of the Compliance systems, processes and reporting.What You'll Bring* Previous experience in automotive industry is beneficial.* Knowledge of legislative requirements applicable to passenger cars including conformity of production procedures is beneficial.* Previous experience in Quality Management Systems and processes is beneficial.* Project management skills are beneficial.* University degree is required - Systems or Engineering degree is preferred but not essential* Relevant previous experience in any of the relevant functions (COP, QMS, ELV/RRR)What We'll Do for YouWe offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:* Structured career development framework* 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* Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* Generous parental leave policies* A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage adviceWho Are We?No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.