SQD Engineer Electrical Propulsion & HV Systems Automotive
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and McLaren Automotive Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2481 (Quality control and planning engineers, Quality control and planning engineers focus on quality processes and planning.) or SOC 2125 (Production and process engineers, Production and process engineers direct technical aspects of production.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Joining McLaren's Electrical Propulsion team means being at the forefront of quality excellence for some of the most advanced technologies in the automotive industry.
You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support new product launches, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the components powering our vehicles deliver exceptional quality from concept through to series production.
Every day brings new challenges, opportunities to influence change, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the future of McLaren.
What You'll Do
- Take ownership of supplier quality and production readiness across McLaren's Electrical Propulsion supply base, ensuring world-class quality, capacity, and delivery performance.
- Build strong partnerships with suppliers, driving continuous improvement and ensuring components consistently meet or exceed our exacting standards.
- Lead supplier investigations and problem-solving activities, using robust 8D methodologies to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Conduct supplier audits and process verification activities to ensure manufacturing processes are capable, compliant, and ready to support production demands.
- Support the successful launch of new products through effective APQP deployment, supplier readiness assessments, and production ramp-up activities.
- Manage the approval of production parts and processes through PPAP, ensuring quality requirements are achieved on time and without compromise.
- Drive supplier process improvements that enhance product quality, manufacturing capability, and operational performance.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to proactively identify risks, remove barriers, and deliver successful outcomes.
- Monitor supplier performance against key quality and delivery metrics, developing improvement plans where required.
- Provide clear project updates, quality status reports, and risk assessments to both programme and leadership teams.
- Experience within automotive quality, supplier quality, manufacturing, or quality assurance, gained within an OEM or Tier 1 environment.
- A strong understanding of new product introduction, APQP, PPAP, and production readiness activities.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive quality management systems.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Lean methodologies to drive improvement.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate project status, and influence positive outcomes.
- Confidence interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and ideally experience with CATIA V5.
- An engineering degree or equivalent technical background, coupled with a passion for delivering world-class quality.
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
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 an
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with McLaren Automotive Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. McLaren Automotive Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.