Quality Engineer - Series

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Sheffield (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical option

Lifestyle benefits

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Quality Engineer at our Sheffield facility to lead composite project quality, create and maintain documentation, and drive validation frameworks for new products and processes. The role includes cross-functional collaboration, lifecycle support, and reporting quality metrics to leadership.

You will also champion root cause analysis and apply PFMEA, SPC and MSA tools to ensure material and product quality across programs.

Qualifications

• Expert in PFMEA, SPC and MSA with auditing experience.
• Experience with composite production in automotive.
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems.
• Experience with niche low-volume programs.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Quality for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Apply analytical skills and judgement to generate solutions to technical challenges.
• Deliver all aspects of Quality Engineering activities in line with targets, KPIs and milestones.
• Support the containment of Quality Concern Reports (QCR) within 24 hours.
• Support the resolution of Quality concerns using a structured approach (PPS, 8D or similar).
• Build effective cross functional relationships and contribute to a high-performance team environment.

Skills

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

RCA

Auditing

Automotive QA

Minitab

Tools

Minitab

Job description

• Quality Engineer responsible for composite projects & component delivery at the Sheffield facility
• Creation and maintenance of quality documentation to support new and on-going activities
• Creation and leadership of validation frameworks & activities for new products and processes with cross-functional teams
• Provide dedicated Quality Engineering support for allocated project / area through product lifecycle
• Develop Quality metrics, drive implementation and report results to the Leadership team
• Support the team in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using a Practical Problem-Solving approach
• Lead the application of Quality tools (such as PFMEA, SPC and MSA) in the allocated area
• Liaise with Supplier Quality for incoming material issues
• Support the development of measurement techniques for new products

What to Expect

• Quality Engineer responsible for composite projects & component delivery at the Sheffield facility
• Creation and maintenance of quality documentation to support new and on-going activities
• Creation and leadership of validation frameworks & activities for new products and processes with cross-functional teams
• Provide dedicated Quality Engineering support for allocated project / area through product lifecycle
• Develop Quality metrics, drive implementation and report results to the Leadership team
• Support the team in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using a Practical Problem-Solving approach
• Lead the application of Quality tools (such as PFMEA, SPC and MSA) in the allocated area
• Liaise with Supplier Quality for incoming material issues
• Support the development of measurement techniques for new products

What You'll Do

• Support all aspects of Quality for the assigned area of responsibility
• Apply analytical skills and judgement to generate solutions to technical challenges
• Deliver all aspects of Quality Engineering activities in line with targets, KPIs and milestones
• Support the containment of Quality Concern Reports (QCR) within 24 hours
• Support the resolution of Quality concerns using a structured approach to problem solving (PPS , 8D or similar)
• Build effective cross functional relationships and contribute to achieving a high-performance team environment

What You'll Bring

• Expert knowledge of Quality Engineering skills, including PFMEA, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis and auditing to established quality standards
• Experience of composite production is highly desirable
• Experience in automotive manufacturing is advantageous
• Knowledge of Automotive quality systems is advantageous
• Experience of niche vehicle (low volume) programmes desirable
• Experience of manufacturing using fabrics desirable
• Excellent communication and I.T. skills
• Experience of Minitab software is desirable

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate, enthusiastic and committed, with a can-do attitude
• Effective communication and inter-personal skills
• Self-driven individual, who can also work within a team
• Self-directed/manged and motivated towards achieving goals
• Excellent planning and organisations skills
• Ability to build effective relationships and network locally, within the business
• Make complex issues clear and transparent
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and use conflict resolution skills
• Valid Passport and Driving License
• Right to work in the UK
• Flexible approach to working

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.

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.