Senior Quality Engineer

McLaren; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job TitleSenior Quality EngineerLocationSheffield**Purpose of the role:**In this capacity, your role and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:Lead operational quality engineering activities for composite manufacturing projects at the Sheffield facility.Manage and mentor Quality Technicians, ensuring effective task delegation, development, and performance.Own operational quality for assigned areas, ensuring components meet defined specifications and standards.Lead the resolution of internal QIs and external QCRs, ensuring timely containment and structured problem-solving.Monitor and report on quality performance, including outputs from Quality Technicians.Collaborate with cross-functional teams Including Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Central Engineering and Design functions to improve quality standards based on production data and test results.Drive initiatives that optimise product flow through the facility while maintaining high quality standards.Develop and maintain quality documentation to support both new and ongoing activities.Lead validation frameworks and activities for new products and processes.Define, track, and report quality metrics to the Leadership team, driving data-led improvements.Facilitate and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies.Champion the use of quality tools such as PFMEA, SPC, and MSA across the team and allocated areas.Collaborate with Supplier Quality to resolve incoming material issues.Support the development and implementation of advanced measurement techniques, equipment and processes for composite products.**Knowledge, skills & experience:**Proven experience in a senior or lead quality engineering role, ideally within automotive or composite manufacturing.Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising or mentoring others.Expert knowledge of quality engineering tools and techniques (PFMEA, SPC, MSA, RCA, auditing).Experience with composite production processes and materials is highly desirable.Familiarity with automotive quality systems and standards (e.g., IATF 16949).Experience with niche vehicle or low-volume manufacturing programmes is advantageous.Proficiency in Minitab and other statistical analysis tools is desirableExcellent communication, presentation, and IT skills.**Personal Attributes:**Passionate, enthusiastic and committed, with a can-do attitudeEffective communication and inter-personal skillsSelf-driven individual, who can also work within a teamSelf-directed/manged and motivated towards achieving goalsExcellent planning and organisations skillsAbility to build effective relationships and network locally, within the businessMake complex issues clear and transparentAbility to effectively influence, negotiate and use conflict resolution skillsValid Passport and Driving LicenseRight to work in the UKFlexible approach to workingWe 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 4x your basic salary* 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 including market leading maternity leave* Tax efficient nursery scheme benefit* A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice* Friends and family day* Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars\*Qualifying criteria applies