Quality Inspector

What to Expect

• Conduct comprehensive inspection operations on composite parts to ensure they meet McLaren's exacting quality standards.
• Inspect and validate composite repair operations, ensuring all repairs are completed to specification.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to control product routing and ensure efficient material flow through production operations.
• Support production teams in maintaining quality standards and resolving issues on shift.

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed visual and, in some cases, dimensional inspections on composite components across shifts.
• Inspect composite repair operations and validate repair quality against established procedures and standards.
• Utilise MES to track, route and control parts throughout the production process, ensuring accurate status updates and efficient workflow.
• Identify, document and disposition non‑conformances within the MCTC Manufacturing Execution System.
• Conduct line‑side inspections to support real‑time quality decision making and prevent defects from progressing.
• Manage hold/quarantine status of products and work with production teams to ensure controlled material flow.
• Participate in practical problem‑solving (PPS) activities with engineering and production teams for quality concern resolution.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation within MES.
• Support new product introduction activities through inspection validation and process capability assessment.
• Collaborate with production planners to optimise product routing and minimise bottlenecks.
• Monitor and report on quality trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in composites inspection or detailed quality inspection for both visual and structural components.
• Experience working with carbon‑fibre composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of composite repair techniques and repair inspection criteria (highly desirable).
• Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems such as DELMIA Apriso or similar production control systems (advantageous).
• Understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and use of inspection equipment (e.g., CMM, scanning arms) (desirable).
• Experience of working in a low‑volume/niche vehicle manufacturing environment (advantageous).
• Understanding of automotive quality processes (APQP & PPAP) (beneficial but not essential).
• PC literate with ability to process data in Microsoft Excel and other quality systems.

What You'll Bring

• Passionate, enthusiastic and committed attitude with a can‑do mindset.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a sharp eye for identifying defects and non‑conformances.
• Effective communication and inter‑personal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound quality decisions in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Customer focus and a keen eye for detail.
• Self‑driven individual who can also work effectively within a team.
• Self‑directed, motivated towards achieving goals and comfortable challenging peers to uphold quality standards.
• Valid passport and right to work in the UK.
• Good IT skills and a flexible approach to working.

Benefits

• Structured career development framework.
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, with an annual buy & sell option of 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, including 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 are at the heart of our impact, driving our innovation and enabling us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.