Quality Engineer

Raceforce Global; Woking; Sur place; GBP 43 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McLaren Racing in Woking seeks a Quality Engineer to accelerate quality and performance across the car lifecycle, supporting design, manufacture, assembly and testing at the McLaren Technology Centre. You will work with design engineering, manufacturing and supply chain, travelling to suppliers and test facilities as needed to drive right-first-time outcomes.

The role requires hands-on problem-solving, knowledge of metrology and quality tools, and a proactive, collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• Extensive quality engineering experience and a relevant degree.
• Proficient in FMEA, process mapping and structured quality improvements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification.
• Knowledge of carbon fibre and metallic manufacturing processes and metrology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilités

• Manage and resolve non-conformances to support right-first-time production.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, inspection and assembly teams to resolve quality issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers to assess capability and promote quality principles.
• Lead problem-solving and containment for quality concerns and field faults.
• Create and deploy inspection control procedures and support work instructions and check sheets.

Connaissances

Quality engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Problem solving

FMEA / process mapping

Metrology techniques

Microsoft Office

Formation

Degree in Production Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Job Description

Reliability is essential to our championship-winning ambitions. As a Quality Engineer, you will help accelerate quality and performance improvements throughout the car’s lifecycle, supporting design, manufacture, component assembly and testing.

Working with design engineering, manufacturing, inspection teams and our supply chain, you will apply quality engineering expertise across a wide range of components and manufacturing techniques. Based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, the role will also involve travel to suppliers and test facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and resolve non-conformances, supporting efficient production and driving a right-first-time approach.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, inspection and assembly teams to solve quality issues and capture learning that improves future designs and processes.
• Work with suppliers to assess capability, promote best-practice quality principles and ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability.
• Lead structured problem-solving and containment activities for quality concerns, component failures and trackside car faults, reporting concerns to the appropriate stakeholders and driving resolution.
• Create and deploy inspection control procedures, while supporting the development and auditing of operational work instructions and check sheets.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive quality engineering experience, supported by a degree in production engineering, mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical problem-solving and auditing skills, with knowledge of FMEA, process mapping and structured quality improvement techniques.
• A Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of carbon fibre and metallic manufacturing processes, together with a thorough understanding of metrology techniques and terminology.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Personal Attributes

• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and the supply chain.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the confidence to raise quality concerns and support timely decision-making.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise performance-critical work.
• The resilience and composure to perform effectively under pressure.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the accountability, energy and determination to help set the standard for high performance.

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.