Quality Manager - Validation & Inspection Manufacturing Manufacturing Quality 4 - Management / Technical Expert (L-18) Full Time Contract type Permanent 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday As Quality Manager - Validation & Inspection, you will lead the end‑to‑end quality inspection processes across Body Assembly, Surface Finish, General Assembly validation, and product functionality. You will provide daily leadership to the inspection team, ensuring McLaren’s quality standards are upheld, continuously improved, and embedded throughout manufacturing.Your proactive approach will directly influence product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, while shaping the future of McLaren’s manufacturing excellence. 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 DevelopmentProvide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to the inspection team.Support training and professional development to enhance team capability.Process & Standards ImprovementLead 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.Drive improvements in quality metrics and address areas requiring enhancement.Quality Metrics & PerformanceLead improvements in key quality indicators, monitoring performance and driving corrective and preventive actions.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure sustained quality performance.Stakeholder EngagementWork 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 ManagementEstablish 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. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).Significant experience in quality management within manufacturing, ideally automotive.Strong understanding of quality systems and methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.Professional quality certification (e.g., Energetic and motivated to excel in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to business needs.Professional, credible ambassador of McLaren’s brand values.Self‑starter with the initiative to make things happen with minimal supervision. We offer a wide - ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. 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.
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Quality Coordinator Inspections in Surrey, Woking employer: McLaren Group
McLaren Automotive is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment in Woking, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide structured career development, generous benefits including enhanced pension schemes and flexible lifestyle options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion that fosters a supportive culture. Join our high-performing team and be part of a community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive excellence.
