SQD Governance Senior Engineer

Job Title SQD Governance Senior Engineer Ref # 58537 Date posted Thursday, October 9, 2025 Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business area SQD Department Supplier Quality Assurance Position level 5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-16) Working time Full Time Contract type Permanent Working pattern 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday What to Expect This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Supplier Quality at McLaren Automotive. As the SQD Process & Governance Senior Engineer, you'll play a key role in transforming how the SQD function operates, creating consistent ways of working, improving governance and driving digital innovation across the business.Working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams, you'll influence how supplier quality is managed across both current vehicle programmes and future launches. You'll be at the centre of strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, accountability and supplier performance while helping the organisation embrace new technologies and smarter ways of working. What You'll Do Lead the transformation and standardisation of SQD processes, creating a clear, scalable framework that supports the future needs of the business.Develop and embed governance structures that drive accountability, visibility and performance across supplier quality activities.Champion digital transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities to leverage automation, AI and new technologies to improve efficiency.Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, manage risks and ensure successful delivery across series production and new model programmes.Act as the trusted point of contact for SQD governance, providing clear reporting, escalation management and progress tracking to senior stakeholders. What You'll Bring Demonstratable experience in supplier quality, process governance, business transformation or operational excellence within automotive or advanced manufacturing environments.A proven track record of leading cross-functional improvement programmes and delivering lasting change across complex organisations.Excellent understanding of supplier quality methodologies, quality management systems and industry standards such as IATF 16949, APQP and PPAP.Experience driving digital improvement initiatives, with an interest in automation, data-driven decision making and emerging technologies.Strong stakeholder management, communication and project leadership skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation. What We'll Do for You We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA 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.