Quality Inspection Manager · McLaren Automotive

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:16:38 GMT
Engineering

McLaren Automotive · Competitive salary and benefits package · onsite

What You'll Do

Quality Inspection Management:

Oversee all quality inspection activities across Body Assembly, Surface Finish, and General Assembly build validation. Lead the inspection team to ensure all products meet McLaren's quality standards and specifications.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to the inspection team. Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement. Support training and professional development to enhance team capability.

Process & Standards Improvement

Lead the development, management, and continuous improvement of McLaren's quality processes and standards. Identify opportunities to optimise processes and improve efficiency, productivity, and product quality.

Continuous Improvement Culture

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing. Encourage innovation and empower team members to contribute ideas. Drive improvements in quality metrics and address areas requiring enhancement.

Quality Metrics & Performance

Lead improvements in key quality indicators, monitoring performance and driving corrective and preventive actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sustained quality performance.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with internal stakeholders to align quality objectives with business goals and customer expectations. Address quality issues collaboratively and drive improvements across departments.

Level Zero Landscape Management

Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of Level Zero management. Track resolution times, resource utilisation, and impact on production quality to identify improvement opportunities.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (Master's preferred).

Significant experience in quality management within manufacturing, ideally automotive.

Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Strong understanding of quality systems and methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).

Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices.

Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.

Professional quality certification (e.g., ASQ CMQ/OE) desirable.

Personal Attributes

Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to challenge and understand the 'why'.

Proactive, driven, and eager to take ownership.

Energetic and motivated to excel in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

Confident decision-maker, comfortable recommending solutions.

Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to business needs.

Professional, credible ambassador of McLaren's brand values.

Results-driven with a winning mentality.

Self-starter with the initiative to make things happen with minimal supervision.

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