Component Quality Lead · McLaren Automotive

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:14:36 GMT
Engineering

McLaren Automotive · Sheffield

Job Title: Component Quality Lead

Ref # 58981

Date posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Sheffield

Business area: Sheffield

Department: Sheffield

Position level: 5

Working time: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday

Salary: Not Stated

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary Quality contact for pre-impregnated composite projects at the Sheffield facility

Work with Customer quality representative to establish and manage suitable product standards and processes

Provide dedicated Quality representation for allocated project / area in meetings, team events and day-to-day activities

Development and approval of visual quality standards for cosmetic vehicle components including approval documentation

Support the implementation of new production technologies at MCTC Sheffield

Develop Quality metrics and drive their implementation

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

Support MCTC Supplier Quality representative on incoming material issues and generate actions which improve the incoming material quality

Support the development of measurement techniques for new products

Key Accountabilities:

Support all aspects of Quality for the assigned area of responsibility

Deliver all aspects of Quality activity 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

Responsible for defining the visual inspection process to be operated in production

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of quality documentation to support new and on-going activities

Development and approval of visual quality standards for cosmetic vehicle components including approval documentation

Responsible for collection and reporting results to the Leadership team

Requirements:

Automotive core tools certification is essential

Experience of pre-impregnated composite production is essential

Experience of working with automotive paint and preparation processes of carbon parts is essential

Experience in automotive manufacturing is advantageous

Knowledge of Automotive quality systems is advantageous

Auditing to established quality standards (IATF 16949) is desirable

Experience of niche vehicle (low volume) programmes 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 organisation 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

Benefits:

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