Quality Data Analytics Engineer Automotive

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holiday

Enhanced company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Sabbatical after 2 years’ service

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted shopping

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd's Quality Analysis team is seeking a data-driven professional to turn manufacturing and quality data into insights that improve product quality and process performance. You will develop dashboards and analytics solutions, applying AI and predictive techniques, collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, Metrology and Digital functions.

The role offers opportunities to influence strategic decisions and contribute to continuous improvement in a cutting-edge automotive

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering or data analytics within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by knowledge of statistical methods and continuous improvement tools.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis, visualisation and reporting tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau or similar platforms.
• Six Sigma capability and a passion for using data to drive measurable improvements.
• A curious and innovative mindset, with enthusiasm for new technologies, AI and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex manufacturing and quality data into meaningful insights that improve product quality, process performance and business outcomes.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools and automated analytics solutions that provide visibility of key quality metrics across the business.
• Lead data-driven improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies and advanced statistical techniques.
• Apply AI, machine learning and predictive analytics to solve quality challenges and support future manufacturing innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and IT to deliver scalable solutions that drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality

Manufacturing

Engineering

Data analytics

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

What to Expect

Join McLaren Automotive's Quality Analysis team and play a key role in shaping how data, analytics and AI drive quality performance across the McLaren Production Centre. You'll work alongside experts across Quality, Manufacturing, Metrology and Digital functions to solve complex challenges, improve processes and influence strategic decision-making.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive manufacturing, combining advanced analytics, continuous improvement and emerging technologies to deliver real business impact. You'll be at your best in an environment that supports curiosity, encourages fresh thinking and values those who challenge accepted ways of working. If you're motivated by learning, exploring new technologies and turning data into meaningful change, you'll find plenty of opportunities to make an impact.

What You'll Do

• Turn complex manufacturing and quality data into meaningful insights that improve product quality, process performance and business outcomes.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools and automated analytics solutions that provide visibility of key quality metrics across the business.
• Lead data-driven improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies and advanced statistical techniques.
• Apply AI, machine learning and predictive analytics to solve quality challenges and support future manufacturing innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and IT to deliver scalable solutions that drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering or data analytics within any manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by knowledge of statistical methods and continuous improvement tools.
• Hands‑on experience with data analysis, visualisation and reporting tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau or similar platforms.
• Six Sigma capability and a passion for using data to drive measurable improvements.
• A curious and innovative mindset, with enthusiasm for new technologies, AI and continuous learning.

What We'll Do for You

We 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 advice

Who 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.

With innovation at the core of all we do, every challenge starts with the same question. How can we do it better? This restless spirit runs right through McLaren Automotive. And the search for perfection is evident in everything we do.