Job Title

SQD Engineer Chassis

Ref #

59184

Date posted

Friday, June 12, 2026

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Woking

Business area

SQD

Department

Supplier Quality Assurance

Position level

5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15)

Working time

Full Time

Contract type

Secondment

Working pattern

9am - 6pm Monday to Friday

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 forMcLarenroadcars.Fromsupportingnewvehicleprogrammesthroughtoseriesproduction,you'llworkcloselywithsupplierstodrivequalityexcellence,resolvemanufacturingchallenges,andensurecomponentsconsistentlymeetMcLaren'sexceptionalstandards.
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 qualityprofessionalwithOEMorTier1experienceacrossnewvehicleprogrammesandseriesproduction.ConfidentindeliveringPPAPapprovalactivitiesandensuringrobustproductionreadiness.StrongunderstandingofAPQP,PPAPandIATF16949qualityrequirements.Provenabilitytomanageprojects,trackprogressandcommunicateeffectivelywithstakeholders.Skilledatdevelopingstrongsupplierrelationshipsanddrivingcontinuousimprovement.Experiencedinapplyingstructuredproblem-solvingtoolssuchas8Dand5Why.KnowledgeofLeanmanufacturingtechniquesandqualityimprovementmethodologies.ProficientuserofMicrosoftOfficeapplications.FamiliaritywithCATIAV5andGD&Tprinciples.Leadershiporsupervisoryexperienceisdesirable.DegreequalifiedinEngineeringorarelatedautomotivediscipline.
What We'll Do for You
Webelievegreatpeopledeservegreatsupport.That'swhyweofferacomprehensivebenefitspackage,includingcareerdevelopmentopportunities,flexibleholidayoptions,enhancedpensioncontributions,annualbonuspotential,privatehealthcare,family-friendlypolicies,wellbeinginitiativesandtheopportunitytotakeasabbaticalafterjusttwoyearswiththebusiness.
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.