Component Quality Lead

Job Title Component Quality Lead Ref #58981

Date posted

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Country United Kingdom Location Sheffield Business  area

Sheffield Department Sheffield Position  level5

Working time

Full Time Contract type

Permanent

Working pattern8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday

SalaryN/AWhat to Expect
* Primary Quality contact for pre-impregnated composite projects at the Sheffield facility
* Work with Customer quality representative to establish and manage suitable product standards and processes
* Provide dedicated Quality representation for allocated project / area in meetings, team events and day-to-day activities
* Development and approval of visual quality standards for cosmetic vehicle components including approval documentation
* Support the implementation of new production technologies at MCTC Sheffield
* Develop Quality metrics and drive their implementation
* 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
* Support MCTC Supplier Quality representative on incoming material issues and generate actions which improve the incoming material quality
* Support the development of measurement techniques for new products

What You'll Do
* Support all aspects of Quality for the assigned area of responsibility
* Deliver all aspects of Quality activity in line with targets, KPIs and milestones
* Support the containment of Quality Concern Reports (QCR) within 24 hours
* Support the resolution of Quality concerns using a structured approach to problem solving (PPS, 8D or similar)
* Build effective cross functional relationships and contribute to achieving a high-performance team environment
* Responsible for defining the visual inspection process to be operated in production
* Responsible for the creation and maintenance of quality documentation to support new and on-going activities
* Development and approval of visual quality standards for cosmetic vehicle components including approval documentation
* Responsible for collection and reporting results to the Leadership team

What You'll Bring
* Automotive core tools certification is essential
* Experience of pre-impregnated composite production is essential
* Experience of working with automotive paint and preparation processes of carbon parts is essential
* Experience in automotive manufacturing is advantageous
* Knowledge of Automotive quality systems is advantageous
* Auditing to established quality standards (IATF 16949) is desirable
* Experience of niche vehicle (low volume) programmes desirable
* Excellent communication and I.T. skills
* Experience of Minitab software is desirable
** Personal Attributes:
*** Passionate, enthusiastic and committed, with a can-do attitude
* Effective communication and inter-personal skills
* Self-driven individual, who can also work within a team
* Self-directed/manged and motivated towards achieving goals
* Excellent planning and organisation 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 working

What We'll Do for You 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

Who Are We?

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 and enables us to truly create something special.

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