Senior SQD Programme & Launch Lead

McLaren; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development framework

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus award

Private medical insurance

Life assurance benefit

Sabbatical after two years

Discounted shopping benefits

Generous parental leave policies

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a qualified SQD Programme & Launch Manager to oversee programme and launch activities for vehicle programmes. This role involves ensuring supplier quality readiness, managing APQP processes, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in supplier quality within the automotive industry and possess strong project management skills. Competitive benefits and a salary that reflects expertise are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in an automotive OEM.
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality functions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead SQD’s programme and launch activities for vehicle programmes.
• Act as SQD representative in gateway and sourcing reviews.
• Drive APQP status and manage supplier quality issues.

Skills

Fluent in technical and conversational English

People Management

Project Management

Supplier Quality Expertise

Core Quality Tools

Structured Problem Solving

Quality Management Systems

Engineering Standards

Systems Competence

Education

Degree-level qualification in a technical engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CAD visualisation tools (CATIA viewer)

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a qualified SQD Programme & Launch Manager to oversee programme and launch activities for vehicle programmes. This role involves ensuring supplier quality readiness, managing APQP processes, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in supplier quality within the automotive industry and possess strong project management skills. Competitive benefits and a salary that reflects expertise are part of the offer.