Job Title
Quality Technician
Ref #
58700
Date posted
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Sheffield
Business area
Sheffield
Department
Sheffield
Position level
J - Technician / Administrator
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
24 Months
Working pattern
Blue Shift 40 hours
What to Expect

Purpose of the role:

In this capacity, your role and responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:

§   Support all aspects of Quality operations at McLaren Composites Technology Centre

§   Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure quality concerns are contained

§   Conduct product and process audits to ensure adherence to internal quality management system

What You'll Do

Principal accountabilities:

§   Conduct product and process audits across both shifts and product lines

§   Quality concern resolution via completion of line sweeps and controlling the hold/quarantine status of products

§   Participate in quality concern resolution practical problem-solving process (PPS) with engineering and production teams

§   Disposition non-conformances within the MCTC Manufacturing Execution System

§   Monitor and resolve issues on Quality equipment such as CMM, Scanning arms and Lab equipment

§   Utilisation of quality tools to support new product introduction and existing manufacturing programmes

§   Conduct product validation checks

§   Support non-standard material and product condition investigations

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, skills & experience:

§   Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential

§   Experience of working with composites manufacturing processes and in a quality role is advantageous

§   Understanding of automotive processes (APQP & PPAP) is advantageous but not essential

§   Awareness of appropriate health and safety standards is essential

§   PC literate with ability to process data in Microsoft excel

§   Knowledge of Automotive quality systems is advantageous

§   Experience of niche vehicle (low volume) programmes desirable

Personal Attributes:

§   Passionate, enthusiastic and committed, with a can-do attitude

§   Effective communication and inter-personal skills

§   A keen eye for detail and customer focus is required

§   Self-driven individual, who can also work within a team

§   Self-directed/managed and motivated towards achieving goals

§   Comfortable to challenge peers

§   Valid Passport and Driving License

§   Right to work in the UK

§   Good IT skills

§   Flexible approach to working

What We'll Do for You

We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our world class employees.  It is our aim to become the employer of choice within the global automotive industry.

 

At McLaren Automotive we are constantly looking to improve. To become the employer of choice we are always looking to develop our employee offerings. We currently offer a range of benefits to employees at all levels of the business including Private Healthcare, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Personal Lease Car Scheme. We also offer a range of discounts with our partner organisations.

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.