McLaren
Woking, Surrey
Job TitleSupplier Quality Development (SQD) EngineerLocationWokingDepartmentSupplier Quality AssuranceWe are hiring 6x SQD Engineers on a 24 month fixed term contract. Please note we will consider locations in Bicester & Woking.Please see commodities below:3 x ICE Propulsion1x Composites2x Electrical PropulsionAs part of McLaren Automotive's continued growth and its multi-propulsion strategy, we are expanding our Supplier Quality & Development (SQD) team. Strengthening the global SQD function will enhance collaboration with suppliers worldwide and reinforce the delivery of robust quality standards across both new and existing vehicle programmes. As a Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer, You will work with suppliers of powertrain commodity components such as engines, transmissions, hoses, pumps, cooling fans, and other assemblies. Operating primarily from the UK with a global remit, you will support suppliers throughout the product lifecycle-from sourcing and industrialisation to series production-ensuring successful launches and ongoing performance. This role is supplier-facing and hands-on, with responsibilities including process feasibility, quality planning, and issue resolution. Conduct thorough assessments of new supplier sites in China to ensure a competent and reliable supply base. Ensure non-IATF16949 suppliers achieve certification in line with approved nomination plans. Collaborate with Engineering and Purchasing to select and nominate capable suppliers aligned with programme requirements. Support and implement APQP for all new tooled parts, ensuring timely and robust completion of activities. Work with Engineering and suppliers to complete PPAPs according to commodity timing plans and track approvals against delivery milestones. Provide progress reporting to Purchasing and SQA Programme teams, covering APQP open issues, PPAP pedigree, and delivery forecasts. Manage non-PPAP part concessions to ensure a "Plan for Every Part" is in place for build support. Collaborate with Engineering and suppliers to ensure product designs are feasible for manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, welding, hose manufacturing, pump assembly, and cooling system production. Verify that supplier manufacturing processes meet durability, performance, and reliability requirements. Ensure suppliers meet launch and delivery commitments in line with APQP requirements. Manage suppliers during series production to maintain PPAP compliance and resolve quality, capacity, and delivery concerns. Conduct annual supplier audits to verify continued compliance with McLaren standards and regulatory requirements. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and quality metrics, ensuring sustained capability and delivery. Facilitate regular governance reviews with key suppliers to address risks, escalate issues, and drive continuous improvement. Identify critical suppliers and parts requiring cross-functional engagement and oversight Implement risk mitigation strategies to prevent supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity. Identify critical suppliers and parts requiring cross-functional engagement. Drive resolution of major open issues, ensuring supplier senior management is actively involved. Deliver quality and capacity verification in line with McLaren Development Process (MDP) targets Develop and implement improvement strategies with suppliers to enhance performance and capability. Essential Functional / Technical Skills Qualifications: Degree-level qualification in a technical engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience. Commodity Expertise: Must possess deep commodity expertise, including a strong understanding of supplier manufacturing processes, tooling requirements, and typical quality and delivery risks associated with their commodity area. Supplier Quality Expertise: Proven experience in SQA/SQE roles, including leading suppliers through multiple new model launches. Core Quality Tools: PPAP, MSA, APQP, FMEA, SPC Structured Problem Solving: 8D and DMAIC methodologies Quality Management Systems: IATF16949 and AIAG standard practices Engineering Standards: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Digital & Systems Competence: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, and CATIA.Degree-level qualification in a technical engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience. Personal Attributes / Competencies Motivated and Professional: Highly driven team player who leads by example, acts with integrity, and can professionally represent a world-class automotive brand. Effective Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to engage confidently across all levels internally and externally, including suppliers. Organised and Delivery-Focused: Well-structured and dependable, with a proven track record of delivering results on time in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Independent and Adaptable: Self-sufficient with the ability to prioritise workload, request support when needed, and thrive in dynamic, evolving start-up settings. Quick Learner with Global Perspective: Fast learner, culturally aware; flexible in work patterns and willing to travel extensively, including at short notice. Technically Qualified and Experienced: Degree-educated in a relevant discipline, with at years' experience in a complex manufacturing environment-OEM automotive preferred. Supplier Quality Expertise: Previous experience in Supplier Quality functions, including launching products into production and applying IATF16949 and AIAG standards. Problem Solving and Coaching Skills: Skilled in using, training, and coaching standard practical problem-solving tools Strong understanding of Manufacturing processes within automotive manufacturing. Experience with core quality tools: PPAP, MSA, APQP, FMEA, and SPC. Working knowledge of IATF16949 and AIAG standards. Familiarity with durability and performance validation for mechanical systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SAP, and CATIA viewer.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
Job TitleSupplier Quality Development (SQD) EngineerLocationWokingDepartmentSupplier Quality AssuranceWe are hiring 6x SQD Engineers on a 24 month fixed term contract. Please note we will consider locations in Bicester & Woking.Please see commodities below:3 x ICE Propulsion1x Composites2x Electrical PropulsionAs part of McLaren Automotive's continued growth and its multi-propulsion strategy, we are expanding our Supplier Quality & Development (SQD) team. Strengthening the global SQD function will enhance collaboration with suppliers worldwide and reinforce the delivery of robust quality standards across both new and existing vehicle programmes. As a Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer, You will work with suppliers of powertrain commodity components such as engines, transmissions, hoses, pumps, cooling fans, and other assemblies. Operating primarily from the UK with a global remit, you will support suppliers throughout the product lifecycle-from sourcing and industrialisation to series production-ensuring successful launches and ongoing performance. This role is supplier-facing and hands-on, with responsibilities including process feasibility, quality planning, and issue resolution. Conduct thorough assessments of new supplier sites in China to ensure a competent and reliable supply base. Ensure non-IATF16949 suppliers achieve certification in line with approved nomination plans. Collaborate with Engineering and Purchasing to select and nominate capable suppliers aligned with programme requirements. Support and implement APQP for all new tooled parts, ensuring timely and robust completion of activities. Work with Engineering and suppliers to complete PPAPs according to commodity timing plans and track approvals against delivery milestones. Provide progress reporting to Purchasing and SQA Programme teams, covering APQP open issues, PPAP pedigree, and delivery forecasts. Manage non-PPAP part concessions to ensure a "Plan for Every Part" is in place for build support. Collaborate with Engineering and suppliers to ensure product designs are feasible for manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, welding, hose manufacturing, pump assembly, and cooling system production. Verify that supplier manufacturing processes meet durability, performance, and reliability requirements. Ensure suppliers meet launch and delivery commitments in line with APQP requirements. Manage suppliers during series production to maintain PPAP compliance and resolve quality, capacity, and delivery concerns. Conduct annual supplier audits to verify continued compliance with McLaren standards and regulatory requirements. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and quality metrics, ensuring sustained capability and delivery. Facilitate regular governance reviews with key suppliers to address risks, escalate issues, and drive continuous improvement. Identify critical suppliers and parts requiring cross-functional engagement and oversight Implement risk mitigation strategies to prevent supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity. Identify critical suppliers and parts requiring cross-functional engagement. Drive resolution of major open issues, ensuring supplier senior management is actively involved. Deliver quality and capacity verification in line with McLaren Development Process (MDP) targets Develop and implement improvement strategies with suppliers to enhance performance and capability. Essential Functional / Technical Skills Qualifications: Degree-level qualification in a technical engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience. Commodity Expertise: Must possess deep commodity expertise, including a strong understanding of supplier manufacturing processes, tooling requirements, and typical quality and delivery risks associated with their commodity area. Supplier Quality Expertise: Proven experience in SQA/SQE roles, including leading suppliers through multiple new model launches. Core Quality Tools: PPAP, MSA, APQP, FMEA, SPC Structured Problem Solving: 8D and DMAIC methodologies Quality Management Systems: IATF16949 and AIAG standard practices Engineering Standards: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Digital & Systems Competence: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, and CATIA.Degree-level qualification in a technical engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience. Personal Attributes / Competencies Motivated and Professional: Highly driven team player who leads by example, acts with integrity, and can professionally represent a world-class automotive brand. Effective Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to engage confidently across all levels internally and externally, including suppliers. Organised and Delivery-Focused: Well-structured and dependable, with a proven track record of delivering results on time in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Independent and Adaptable: Self-sufficient with the ability to prioritise workload, request support when needed, and thrive in dynamic, evolving start-up settings. Quick Learner with Global Perspective: Fast learner, culturally aware; flexible in work patterns and willing to travel extensively, including at short notice. Technically Qualified and Experienced: Degree-educated in a relevant discipline, with at years' experience in a complex manufacturing environment-OEM automotive preferred. Supplier Quality Expertise: Previous experience in Supplier Quality functions, including launching products into production and applying IATF16949 and AIAG standards. Problem Solving and Coaching Skills: Skilled in using, training, and coaching standard practical problem-solving tools Strong understanding of Manufacturing processes within automotive manufacturing. Experience with core quality tools: PPAP, MSA, APQP, FMEA, and SPC. Working knowledge of IATF16949 and AIAG standards. Familiarity with durability and performance validation for mechanical systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SAP, and CATIA viewer.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
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Gaydon, Warwickshire
Powertrain Integration Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) Are you ready to drive innovation in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation as a Powertrain Integration Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electrified powertrains. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, bridging the gap between motorsport and passenger car applications. If you're passionate about advancing EV technology and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What You Will Do: - Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration, aligning key technologies between motorsport and passenger car applications. - Manage technical projects, collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for shared commodity strategies and advancing technology readiness. - Integrate motorsport-led powertrain activities into agile structures, using Formula E as a platform for emerging technology maturation. - Facilitate cross-functional workshops to define collaborative work packages, including roles, responsibilities, and timing. - Develop and manage robust collaborative programmes aligned with the Technology Development Framework, ensuring smooth project handovers and tracking key milestones. - Report regularly to senior stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and performance metrics. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in mechanical or automotive engineering, with a focus on electrified powertrains. - Strong knowledge of BEV propulsion systems, system integration, and technology roadmaps. - Experience with project management tools such as Confluence and JIRA, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams and multiple priorities. - A passion for motorsport and a proactive, results-oriented mindset. This company is committed to accelerating the development of innovative EV technologies while maintaining a competitive edge in motorsport. As a Powertrain Integration Engineer, you'll play a critical role in advancing the company's strategic goals, contributing to both on-track success and the evolution of cutting-edge passenger car technologies. Location: This exciting role is based at Gaydon, a hub of automotive innovation and engineering excellence. Interested?: Don't miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary journey. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Powertrain Integration Engineer and help shape the future of automotive technology! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Powertrain Integration Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) Are you ready to drive innovation in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation as a Powertrain Integration Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electrified powertrains. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, bridging the gap between motorsport and passenger car applications. If you're passionate about advancing EV technology and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What You Will Do: - Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration, aligning key technologies between motorsport and passenger car applications. - Manage technical projects, collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for shared commodity strategies and advancing technology readiness. - Integrate motorsport-led powertrain activities into agile structures, using Formula E as a platform for emerging technology maturation. - Facilitate cross-functional workshops to define collaborative work packages, including roles, responsibilities, and timing. - Develop and manage robust collaborative programmes aligned with the Technology Development Framework, ensuring smooth project handovers and tracking key milestones. - Report regularly to senior stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and performance metrics. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in mechanical or automotive engineering, with a focus on electrified powertrains. - Strong knowledge of BEV propulsion systems, system integration, and technology roadmaps. - Experience with project management tools such as Confluence and JIRA, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams and multiple priorities. - A passion for motorsport and a proactive, results-oriented mindset. This company is committed to accelerating the development of innovative EV technologies while maintaining a competitive edge in motorsport. As a Powertrain Integration Engineer, you'll play a critical role in advancing the company's strategic goals, contributing to both on-track success and the evolution of cutting-edge passenger car technologies. Location: This exciting role is based at Gaydon, a hub of automotive innovation and engineering excellence. Interested?: Don't miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary journey. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Powertrain Integration Engineer and help shape the future of automotive technology! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Futura Design
Gaydon, Warwickshire
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Powertrain Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between TCS Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage. Technical project management working with stakeholders across TCS Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application. Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure, with the vision of using Formula E as a Research Platform for maturation of emerging technologies. This role is ideal for someone with an innovative mindset and real-world experience, distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs. Lead the identification and definition of aligned electrified powertrain technologies, encompassing components, systems, software and supporting test methods and tools between motorsport and passenger car applications. Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve motorsport programme performance and efficiency through utilisation of EP, cross functional technical capabilities, expertise, facilities and partnerships. Support the definition of the Motorsport Integration Team strategy, leading the propulsion workstreams in support of collaboration between motorsport and core programs. Establish opportunities to advance powertrain technology roadmap through key stakeholder engagement, early scoping and KPI definition in line with Strategic and Technology themes. Facilitate cross functional workshops to define collaborative work packages, required resource, roles & responsibilities and timing. Development of robust collaborative ED&T program aligned to the TDF framework. Technical project management of early phase delivery to the point of handover to JLR PE to progress post TDF gateways, embedding into the Off Cycle framework. Monitor projects from point of handover using the Valuation Framework to track commodity/technology benefits at key milestones, tracking the portfolio of PT projects. Lead regular report out to senior stakeholders across core and motorsport programs Record and work with department performance measures to identify the cause of any downtime or Assist in Identify ways to improve and grow departmental operations and integration of motorsport into the wider PE organization. Complete tasks given within allowable time Proactively support others to complete their tasks Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments and team Personnel. Skills Required: Degree qualification in Mechanical/Electrical engineering Mechanical/Automotive engineering experience required, with a focus on electrified powertrain. Electrical engineering experience with a focus on automotive application. Experience in BEV Propulsion systems, system integration and technology roadmap. Highly organised, disciplined, flexible and self-motivated. Experience of managing projects & backlogs in tools such as Confluence & JIRA. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum/DevOps methodologies. Ability to manage projects across diverse teams and an ability to juggle multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal skills, focus on results/outcomes. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Decisive, able to make decisions that set direction of the team independently. Enthusiasm for motorsport and willingness to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Powertrain Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between TCS Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage. Technical project management working with stakeholders across TCS Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application. Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure, with the vision of using Formula E as a Research Platform for maturation of emerging technologies. This role is ideal for someone with an innovative mindset and real-world experience, distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs. Lead the identification and definition of aligned electrified powertrain technologies, encompassing components, systems, software and supporting test methods and tools between motorsport and passenger car applications. Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve motorsport programme performance and efficiency through utilisation of EP, cross functional technical capabilities, expertise, facilities and partnerships. Support the definition of the Motorsport Integration Team strategy, leading the propulsion workstreams in support of collaboration between motorsport and core programs. Establish opportunities to advance powertrain technology roadmap through key stakeholder engagement, early scoping and KPI definition in line with Strategic and Technology themes. Facilitate cross functional workshops to define collaborative work packages, required resource, roles & responsibilities and timing. Development of robust collaborative ED&T program aligned to the TDF framework. Technical project management of early phase delivery to the point of handover to JLR PE to progress post TDF gateways, embedding into the Off Cycle framework. Monitor projects from point of handover using the Valuation Framework to track commodity/technology benefits at key milestones, tracking the portfolio of PT projects. Lead regular report out to senior stakeholders across core and motorsport programs Record and work with department performance measures to identify the cause of any downtime or Assist in Identify ways to improve and grow departmental operations and integration of motorsport into the wider PE organization. Complete tasks given within allowable time Proactively support others to complete their tasks Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments and team Personnel. Skills Required: Degree qualification in Mechanical/Electrical engineering Mechanical/Automotive engineering experience required, with a focus on electrified powertrain. Electrical engineering experience with a focus on automotive application. Experience in BEV Propulsion systems, system integration and technology roadmap. Highly organised, disciplined, flexible and self-motivated. Experience of managing projects & backlogs in tools such as Confluence & JIRA. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum/DevOps methodologies. Ability to manage projects across diverse teams and an ability to juggle multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal skills, focus on results/outcomes. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Decisive, able to make decisions that set direction of the team independently. Enthusiasm for motorsport and willingness to operate in a fast-paced environment.
