SQD Engineer Chassis

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

What to Expect

Reporting to the SQA Senior Engineer and SQA Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and production readiness of supplied components for McLaren road cars. From supporting new vehicle programmes through to series production, you'll work closely with suppliers to drive quality excellence, resolve manufacturing challenges, and ensure components consistently meet McLaren's exceptional standards.

What You'll Do

• Own supplier quality and capacity for a designated vehicle area.
• Drive suppliers to achieve and exceed McLaren quality standards.
• Lead quality concern resolution through robust 8D problem-solving.
• Conduct New Product Introduction (NPI) and process verification audits.
• Develop and improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• Support production readiness and successful volume ramp-up.
• Deliver effective APQP activities across the supply base.
• Manage timely PPAP approval of parts and production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes.
• Monitor and deliver key quality and performance KPIs.
• Provide project updates and management reporting.
• Track supplier progress against IATF 16949 compliance plans.
• Maintain personal development and technical training plans.

What You'll Bring

• Automotive quality professional with OEM or Tier 1 experience across new vehicle programmes and series production.
• Confident in delivering PPAP approval activities and ensuring robust production readiness.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949 quality requirements.
• Proven ability to manage projects, track progress and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Skilled at developing strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.
• Experienced in applying structured problem-solving tools such as 8D and 5 Why.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and quality improvement methodologies.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with CATIA V5 and GD&T principles.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is desirable.
• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related automotive discipline.

What We'll Do for You

We believe great people deserve great support.

• career development opportunities
• flexible holiday options
• enhanced pension contributions
• annual bonus potential
• private healthcare
• family-friendly policies
• wellbeing initiatives
• the opportunity to take a sabbatical after just two years with the business

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.

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.