Quality Inspector

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Sheffield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd is seeking a skilled quality inspector for composites to perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections, validate repairs, and ensure adherence to strict automotive quality standards across shifts.

You will work with MES (Delmia Apriso or similar) to track parts, document non-conformances, and support rapid decision-making on the production line. Strong Excel data skills and knowledge of APQP/PPAP are valuable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in composites inspection or detailed quality inspection for both visual and structural components.
• Experience working with carbon fibre composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of composite repair techniques and repair inspection criteria is highly desirable.
• Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems such as Delmia Apriso or similar production control systems is advantageous.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and use of inspection equipment (e.g., CMM, scanning arms) is desirable.
• Experience of working in a low volume/niche vehicle manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of automotive quality processes (APQP & PPAP) is beneficial but not essential.
• PC literate with ability to process data in Microsoft Excel and other quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual and in some cases dimensional inspections on composite components across shifts.
• Inspect composite repair operations and validate repair quality against established procedures and standards.
• Utilise MES to track, route and control parts throughout the production process, ensuring accurate status updates and efficient workflow.
• Identify, document and disposition non-conformances within the MCTC Manufacturing Execution System.
• Conduct line-side inspections to support real-time quality decision making and prevent defects from progressing.
• Manage hold/quarantine status of products and work with production teams to ensure controlled material flow.
• Participate in practical problem-solving (PPS) activities with engineering and production teams for quality concern resolution.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation within MES.
• Support new product introduction activities through inspection validation and process capability assessment.
• Collaborate with production planners to optimise product routing and minimise bottlenecks.
• Monitor and report on quality trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Composites inspection

Quality inspection

Visual inspection

Structural components

Carbon fibre materials

Dimensional inspection

Repair techniques

Repair inspection criteria

MES experience

Inspection equipment (CMM)

APQP & PPAP

Excel proficiency

Tools

Delmia Apriso

MES systems

CMM / inspection tools

Excel / data tools

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive inspection operations on composite parts to ensure they meet McLaren's exacting quality standards
• Inspect and validate composite repair operations, ensuring all repairs are completed to specification
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to control product routing and ensure efficient material flow through production operations
• Support production teams in maintaining quality standards and resolving issues on shift

What to Expect

• Conduct comprehensive inspection operations on composite parts to ensure they meet McLaren's exacting quality standards
• Inspect and validate composite repair operations, ensuring all repairs are completed to specification
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to control product routing and ensure efficient material flow through production operations
• Support production teams in maintaining quality standards and resolving issues on shift

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed visual and in some cases dimensional inspections on composite components across shifts
• Inspect composite repair operations and validate repair quality against established procedures and standards
• Utilise MES to track, route and control parts throughout the production process, ensuring accurate status updates and efficient workflow
• Identify, document and disposition non-conformances within the MCTC Manufacturing Execution System
• Conduct line-side inspections to support real-time quality decision making and prevent defects from progressing
• Manage hold/quarantine status of products and work with production teams to ensure controlled material flow
• Participate in practical problem-solving (PPS) activities with engineering and production teams for quality concern resolution
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation within MES
• Support new product introduction activities through inspection validation and process capability assessment
• Collaborate with production planners to optimise product routing and minimise bottlenecks
• Monitor and report on quality trends to support continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Proven experience in composites inspection or detailed quality inspection for both visual and structural components
• Experience working with carbon fibre composite materials and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of composite repair techniques and repair inspection criteria is highly desirable
• Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems such as Delmia Apriso or similar production control systems is advantageous
• Understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and use of inspection equipment (e.g., CMM, scanning arms) is desirable
• Experience of working in a low volume/niche vehicle manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Understanding of automotive quality processes (APQP & PPAP) is beneficial but not essential
• PC literate with ability to process data in Microsoft Excel and other quality systems

What You'll Bring

• Passionate, enthusiastic and committed, with a can-do attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail with a sharp eye for identifying defects and non-conformances
• Effective communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound quality decisions in a fast-paced production environment
• A keen eye for detail and customer focus is required
• Self-driven individual, who can also work within a team
• Self-directed/managed and motivated towards achieving goals
• Comfortable to challenge peers and uphold quality standards
• Valid Passport
• Right to work in the UK
• Good IT skills
• 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.