Job Title
Quality Engineer - Complex Analysis
Ref #
58949
Date posted
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Quality
Department
Complex Analysis Quality - Metrology
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer - Complex Analysis to be based at our site in Woking

The primary objective of this role is to lead the investigation of Complex Issues arising within the life cycle of McLaren Automotive’s products. The Complex Analysis team is a centre of excellence for problem solving and you will be working to understand, contain, and root cause complex issues across the breadth of the company and product.  
What You'll Do
  • Utilise a range of Problem Solving tools to breakdown and define complex issues allocated to you.
  • Develop and implement containment actions to address the problem in short timeframes
  • Undertake 5-Why analysis of problems, utilizing experiments, analysis, and evidence to support your conclusions
  • Present progress updates and results to stakeholders at all levels of the business
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert on problem solving techniques, providing coaching and reinforcing best practice across the business.
  • Step in to complex problems across the business to lead cross functional teams through the problem solving process 
What You'll Bring
Knowledge, skills & experience:
  • Experience of undertaking structured problem solving, preferably in an engineering / manufacturing environment
  • Engineering degree background, preferably mechanical, automotive, or motorsport (or equivalent experience) 
  • Experience using CAD software and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Confident in complex Data Analysis using MS Excel and Power BI
  • Working knowledge of FMEA and Design for Manufacture would be advantageous
  • Experience of successfully working as part of a cross functional team
  • Confident in presenting work / feedback to both higher and lower levels in the company
  • An ability to challenge others and their conclusions constructively
Personal attributes:
  • An ability to deliver under pressure with an appetite for success
  • A passion for problem solving
  • A positive, proactive attitude, self-reliant with a high level of self-motivation
  • An engaging mind, open to new solutions outside your normal comfort zone
  • A willingness to engage in debate and discussion
  • Empathy, a willingness to listen and see others’ points of view 
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. Join us on our journey. 

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