SQD Manager - Electrical & HV Systems

What to Expect

McLaren Automotive is redefining high-performance mobility through cutting-edge multi-propulsion technologies and advanced hybrid powertrains. As Supplier Quality Development Manager – Electrical Propulsion & High Voltage (HV) Systems, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our global supply base delivers world-class quality across advanced electrified and hybrid propulsion systems.

You will lead supplier quality strategy, development, and performance management across electrical propulsion components, including batteries, e-motors, inverters, and high-voltage architectures for our hybrid vehicles—ensuring alignment with McLaren's uncompromising standards for performance, reliability, and innovation.

High frequent travel required to supplier sites (UK, Europe, and globally)

• Own and drive supplier quality performance for electrical propulsion and HV components supporting McLaren's hybrid and multi-propulsion vehicle programmes.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) activities with suppliers of batteries, e-motors, inverters, power electronics, and HV wiring systems.
• Establish robust quality gates from concept through to series production for hybrid propulsion systems.
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) reviews with suppliers to mitigate risks in hybrid powertrain components.
• Lead containment and corrective actions for non-conforming parts, ensuring minimal impact on hybrid vehicle production schedules.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions using 8D methodology
• Support early supplier involvement (ESI) for new hybrid and multi-propulsion programmes, ensuring quality is embedded from concept to launch.
• Validate supplier readiness through Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and capability reviews for HV battery and propulsion systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety (FUSA) and Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) requirements for hybrid propulsion components.
• Monitor and report on supplier quality KPIs including PPM (Parts Per Million), FPV (Faults Per Vehicle), and First Time Through (FTT) rates for hybrid propulsion systems.
• Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability, process stability, and quality performance in electrified and hybrid components.
• Facilitate audits and assessments using IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and McLaren-specific supplier quality standards.
• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Programme Management, and Manufacturing teams to align supplier quality activities with hybrid vehicle development timelines.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) for hybrid propulsion components, ensuring quality impact assessments are completed.
• Act as the primary quality interface with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers of HV batteries, e-motors, inverters, and hybrid control systems.

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in supplier quality or quality engineering within automotive or high-performance sectors, with specific exposure to hybrid propulsion, electrified powertrains, or HV systems.
• Knowledge of McLaren's multi-propulsion strategy and hybrid vehicle architectures (PHEV,MHEV, HEV)
• OEM Supplier Quality Experience required
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and core quality tools.
• Experience with high-voltage battery systems, e-motors, inverters, or hybrid powertrain components.
• Understanding of ISO 26262, ASIL ratings, and functional safety requirements for hybrid vehicles.
• Proven track record in supplier development, problem-solving, and driving quality improvements in complex, multi-propulsion environments.

• Familiarity with Battery Management Systems (BMS) Motor Control Units (MCU) , and Hybrid Control Units (HCU)
• Experience in low-volume, high-performance, or luxury automotive manufacturing.
• Awareness of McLaren Development Process (MDP) gateways and stage-gate…