As a Buyer- Interiors at McLaren Automotive, you will be responsible for negotiating and completing supplier contracts within assigned commodity group Interiors. The role involves leading sourcing activities and developing supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, ensuring McLaren leverages the best technology, cost, and quality for the future of the company.
\nKey responsibilities include: Negotiating and finalizing production supplier contracts for assigned commodities. Mitigating cost increases and driving cost-down activities within scope. Collaborating with Engineering and Supplier Quality to develop and deploy sourcing strategies. Conducting supplier assessments and coordinating sourcing recommendations. Ensuring suppliers meet program targets for timing, cost, quality, and technical attributes. Serving as the focal point for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities with suppliers and internal customers. Supporting risk assessment, total acquisition cost analysis, and cross-functional alignment on technical and quality criteria.
\nTo be successful in this role, you will need: A degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; MCIPS qualification desirable. Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred). Solid experience in procurement or commodity buying. Experience in developing structured commodity strategies, including risk and cost assessments. Some experience negotiating complex contracts. Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to influence at senior management level. Good understanding of cost breakdown analysis.
\nPersonal attributes and competencies required include: Analytical mindset and attention to detail. Ability to build strong supplier relationships. Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams. Eagerness to learn and develop within the procurement function.
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\nWe're looking for a Production Planner to join the Supply Chain team at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) in Sheffield. As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for creating and executing the MCTC Production Plans to fulfill customer demand from the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking.
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\nYour primary responsibility will be practical problem-solving any issues found within the quality stations, reworking the fault to the required standard of process. You will also conduct a 4m method to quickly resolve within our internal stakeholder team. Additionally, you will ensure all health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
\nTo be successful in this role, you will need to have a good understanding of processes and work instructions to deliver a consistent process. You should also have knowledge of workplace safety risk assessments and their meaning. Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential.
\nHigh attention to detail and quality standards are crucial, as well as being able to act under pressure with calmness and clarity of thought. You will also need to be a confident and professional individual who is able to communicate effectively.
\nIn return, we offer a wide-ranging benefits package, including a structured career development framework, 25 days' holiday, and an enhanced company pension scheme.
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\nThis position provides comprehensive executive support, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, strategic initiatives, and high-level stakeholder interactions. Acting as a trusted partner to the Executive, the EA anticipates needs, removes obstacles, and creates the organisational clarity required for effective decision-making.
\nThe role demands exceptional professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage complex priorities with calm efficiency.
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\nJob Title: Quality Inspector
\nWhat 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.
\nResponsibilities: 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.
\nKnowledge, 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 is highly desirable. Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems such as DelmiaApriso or similar production control systems is advantageous. Understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and use of inspection equipment (e.g., CMM, scanning arms) is desirable. Experience of working in a low volume/niche vehicle manufacturing environment is advantageous. Understanding of automotive quality processes (APQP & PPAP) is beneficial but not essential. PC literate with ability to process data in Microsoft Excel and other quality systems.
\nWhat You'll Bring: Passionate, enthusiastic and committed, with a can-do attitude. Meticulous attention to detail with 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. 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 and uphold quality standards. Valid Passport. Right to work in the UK. Good IT skills. Flexible approach to working.
\nBenefits: 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.
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\nWe are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team at our Sheffield facility. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our composite projects and components. Your primary focus will be on creating and maintaining quality documentation, leading validation frameworks and activities, and providing dedicated Quality Engineering support for allocated projects.
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\nWho We Are:
\nMcLaren Automotive exists to create breathtaking 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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\nLocation: Sheffield
\nJob Type: Full-time
\nAbout the Role:
\nWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead and manage the New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality function at our Composites Technology Centre (MCTC). As a key member of our quality team, you will be responsible for delivering assigned NPI projects into series production in a complete fashion, ensuring PPAP maturity is achieved at each project gateway.
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\nWho Are We?
\nMcLaren Automotive exists to create breathtaking 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.
","enriched_at":1777036615958},{"id":"job_e611ae0d-f7d","title":"Commercial Operations Intern – Americas","source_url":"https://mclarencareers.mclaren.com/careers/JobDetail/Commercial-Operations-Intern-Americas/59140","location":"New York","job_type":"internship","experience_level":"entry","work_arrangement":null,"category":"Operations","description":"As a Commercial Operations Intern, you will work closely with the Commercial Operations Manager – Americas, and Commercial Operations Analyst – Americas, as well as collaborating with various departments including Sales Operations, Pricing, Finance, Logistics, and more.
\nThis role is based in New York, and offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the dynamic world of automotive sales operations. You will directly contribute to the achievement of regional order, wholesale and retail targets through operational support to the Commercial Operations and Sales team.
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\nQuality Inspection Management:
\nOversee all quality inspection activities across Body Assembly, Surface Finish, and General Assembly build validation. Lead the inspection team to ensure all products meet McLaren's quality standards and specifications.
\nLeadership & Team Development
\nProvide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to the inspection team. Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement. Support training and professional development to enhance team capability.
\nProcess & Standards Improvement
\nLead the development, management, and continuous improvement of McLaren's quality processes and standards. Identify opportunities to optimise processes and improve efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
\nContinuous Improvement Culture
\nChampion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing. Encourage innovation and empower team members to contribute ideas. Drive improvements in quality metrics and address areas requiring enhancement.
\nQuality Metrics & Performance
\nLead improvements in key quality indicators, monitoring performance and driving corrective and preventive actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sustained quality performance.
\nStakeholder Engagement
\nWork closely with internal stakeholders to align quality objectives with business goals and customer expectations. Address quality issues collaboratively and drive improvements across departments.
\nLevel Zero Landscape Management
\nEstablish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of Level Zero management. Track resolution times, resource utilisation, and impact on production quality to identify improvement opportunities.
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