Quality Engineer

McLaren; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier automotive manufacturer in Sheffield is seeking a passionate Quality Engineer to join their Quality team. This role involves overseeing quality systems, leading validation activities, and supporting product lifecycle deliverables. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience in Quality Engineering, particularly with PFMEA and SPC, and a background in automotive manufacturing. McLaren offers a range of benefits, including healthcare and pension schemes, to support their employees' best interests.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Personal Lease Car Scheme

Employee discounts with partner organisations

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge & demonstrable experience with Quality Engineering.
• Experience of compiling PPAP documentation & associated validation activities.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing and knowledge of automotive quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for composite projects & component delivery.
• Creation and maintenance of quality systems and documentation.
• Lead application of Quality tools like PFMEA, SPC, and MSA.

Skills

Quality Engineering skills

PFMEA

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Minitab

SAP

Job description

Job TitleQuality EngineerLocationSheffieldQuality Engineer# Permanent 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§ Apply analytical skills and judgement to generate solutions to technical challenges§ Deliver all aspects of Quality Engineering activities in line with targets, KPIs and milestonesKnowledge, 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 requiredPersonal 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§ Valid Passport and Driving License§ Right to work in the UK§ Flexible approach to workingWe 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.