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McLaren Automotive Ltd

Quality Engineer

CompanyMcLaren Automotive Ltd
LocationSheffield, England, United Kingdom
Posted At2/17/2026

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Occupation Type
Quality control and planning engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies

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Description

Quality Engineer

When our founder Bruce McLaren passed away at the age of 32 he left behind a legacy that has shaped who we are today. We have an unrivalled heritage which has its roots in racing; but McLaren Automotive is now creating a story of its own and we want you to be a part of it.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven individual to join our Quality team as a Quality Engineer within McLaren Composite Technology Centre in Sheffield.


Purpose of the role:

In this capacity, your role and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

  • Quality Engineer responsible for composite projects & component delivery at the Sheffield facility
  • Creation and maintenance of quality systems and 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

    Principal accountabilities:

    • Support all aspects of Quality for the assigned areas 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
    • Responsible for generating and leading validation activities from project inception to completed, fully matured & approved production part approval process documentation (PPAP)
    • 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

    Knowledge, skills & experience:

    • Strong knowledge & demonstrable experience with Quality Engineering skills, including PFMEA, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis and auditing to established quality standards
  • Experience of compiling PPAP documentation & associated validation activities is essential
  • 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 including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
  • Experience of Minitab software is desirable
  • Experience of Polyworks, Dataloop, Modus, Trios and SAP desirable but not required
  • Personal Attributes:
  • Passionate, enthusiastic and committed, with a can-do attitude
  • Effective communication and inter-personal skills
  • Self-driven individual, who can work autonomously and as part of 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


  • What We'll Do for You

    We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our world class employees. It is our aim to become the employer of choice within the global automotive industry.


    At McLaren Automotive we are constantly looking to improve. To become the employer of choice we are always looking to develop our employee offerings. We currently offer a range of benefits to employees at all levels of the business including Private Healthcare, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Personal Lease Car Scheme. We also offer a range of discounts with our partner organisations.

    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.