SQA Engineer, Chassis - Supplier Quality & NPI

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible holiday options

Enhanced pension contributions

Annual bonus potential

Private healthcare

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Sabbatical after two years

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking an Automotive Quality professional to own supplier quality and capacity for a designated vehicle area. You will drive suppliers to meet McLaren quality standards and lead 8D problem-solving to resolve issues across NPI and production.

You will conduct NPIs, verify processes, and push for robust supplier manufacturing improvements. A strong focus on APQP, PPAP, and production readiness is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Automotive quality experience with OEM or Tier 1 programs and production.
• Experience delivering PPAP approvals and ensuring production readiness.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality and capacity for a designated vehicle area.
• Drive suppliers to achieve McLaren quality standards.
• Lead 8D problem solving to resolve quality concerns.
• Conduct NPI and process verification audits.
• Develop and improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• Support production readiness and ramp-up.
• Deliver APQP activities across the supply base.
• Manage timely PPAP approvals of parts and processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes.
• Monitor and report key quality KPIs.
• Provide project updates and stakeholder reporting.
• Track supplier progress against IATF 16949 plans.
• Maintain personal development and training plans.

Skills

Automotive quality

PPAP & APQP

IATF 16949

8D problem solving

Project management

Supplier relations

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking an Automotive Quality professional to own supplier quality and capacity for a designated vehicle area. You will drive suppliers to meet McLaren quality standards and lead 8D problem-solving to resolve issues across NPI and production.

You will conduct NPIs, verify processes, and push for robust supplier manufacturing improvements. A strong focus on APQP, PPAP, and production readiness is essential for success.