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Quality Inspector - Composites

On-site
  • Woking, England, United Kingdom
F1 - Operations

Job description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.


Purpose of the Role:

To ensure conforming composite, metallic or tooling parts are released from inspection to their next operation, be that manufacture operation or build task.


Principal Accountabilities:

The measurement of parts using any and all methods within McLaren Racing inspection capability, in order to deliver three core accountabilities:

  • The measurement of all required features of final race car parts prior to release to build.
  • The measurement of all required features of sub-components prior to release to their next operation.
  • The measurement of all required features of tooling parts prior to release to their next operation.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • A fully indentured engineering background in precision engineering or similar industry.
  • Experience of metallic and composite manufacturing processes is advantageous.
  • Experience working within an inspection department using modern and conventional technology to measure precision components.
  • Experience using PC DIMIS, Polyworks, VX Elements, GOM Inspect, Faro/Power Inspect software would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of GD&T is required.
  • Exemplary attention to detail is a must.
  • Fully computer literate, including use of an MRP system.


Personal Attributes:

  • Must be focused and able to work in a methodical manner, even when working under pressure.
  • Conscientious approach to workload with flexibility in working hours and tasks undertaken.
  • Must have the ability to work either alone or as part of a team.
  • Driven, self-motivated and extremely pro-active – takes opportunity to use own initiative.
  • Earns respect of team-members by their own actions
  • Determined – results focused, driven to achieve a successful outcome


What McLaren can offer?


We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing Composites (MRC) is based at the McLaren Racing Composites Facility in Woking Business Park. This is a new state-of-the-art production centre with the latest in CNC machines and autoclave technology, an open plan office, gym and quiet room. The site is situated on the canal for easy walking and cycling commutes as well as local amenities within walking distance.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.

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