At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality of components for McLaren road cars and tackle manufacturing challenges.
- Company: Join McLaren Automotive, a leader in performance road cars with a diverse and passionate team.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development, flexible holidays, enhanced pension, private healthcare, and more.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth and impactful contributions.
- Why this job: Be part of a visionary team that redefines automotive excellence and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in automotive quality, project management, and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Job Title SQD Engineer Chassis Ref # 59184 Date posted Friday, June 12, 2026 Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business area SQD Department Supplier Quality Assurance Position level 5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-15) Working time Full Time Contract type Secondment Working pattern 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday What to Expect Reporting to the SQA Senior Engineer and SQA Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and production readiness of supplied components for Mc Larenroadcars.
Fromsupportingnewvehicleprogrammesthroughtoseriesproduction, you'llworkcloselywithsupplierstodrivequalityexcellence, resolvemanufacturingchallenges, andensurecomponentsconsistentlymeet Mc Laren'sexceptionalstandards.
What You'll Do Own supplier quality and capacity for a designated vehicle area.
Drive suppliers to achieve and exceed Mc Laren quality standards.
Lead quality concern resolution through robust 8D problem-solving.
Conduct New Product Introduction (NPI) and process verification audits.
Develop and improve supplier manufacturing processes.
Support production readiness and successful volume ramp-up.
Deliver effective APQP activities across the supply base.
Manage timely PPAP approval of parts and production processes.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes.
Monitor and deliver key quality and performance KPIs.
Provide project updates and management reporting.
Track supplier progress against IATF 16949 compliance plans.
Maintain personal development and technical training plans.
What You'll Bring Automotive qualityprofessionalwith OEMor Tier1experienceacrossnewvehicleprogrammesandseriesproduction.
Confidentindelivering PPAPapprovalactivitiesandensuringrobustproductionreadiness.
Strongunderstandingof APQP, PPAPand IATF16949qualityrequirements.
Provenabilitytomanageprojects, trackprogressandcommunicateeffectivelywithstakeholders.
Skilledatdevelopingstrongsupplierrelationshipsanddrivingcontinuousimprovement.
Experiencedinapplyingstructuredproblem-solvingtoolssuchas8Dand5Why.
Knowledgeof Leanmanufacturingtechniquesandqualityimprovementmethodologies.
Proficientuserof Microsoft Officeapplications.
Familiaritywith CATIAV5and GD&Tprinciples.
Leadershiporsupervisoryexperienceisdesirable.
Degreequalifiedin Engineeringorarelatedautomotivediscipline.
What We'll Do for You Webelievegreatpeopledeservegreatsupport.
That'swhyweofferacomprehensivebenefitspackage, includingcareerdevelopmentopportunities, flexibleholidayoptions, enhancedpensioncontributions, annualbonuspotential, privatehealthcare, family-friendlypolicies, wellbeinginitiativesandtheopportunitytotakeasabbaticalafterjusttwoyearswiththebusiness.
Who Are We?
No restraints.
No limitations.
We don’t simply push boundaries.
We completely rethink them.
Mc Laren 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.
Mc Laren 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.
SQD Engineer Chassis in Surrey 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.
