Quality Inspector (Metallics) - Contract (2027 Build)

Company Description

At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too.

Join McLaren Racing’s Quality Inspection Team – 2027 F1 Car Build

We are recruiting for multiple roles within our Quality Inspection Team to support the build of McLaren Racing’s 2027 Formula One car. These positions are based at the McLaren Technology Centre and will focus on the production of high-performance metallic parts and assemblies for our F1 team.

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

Utilise all available inspection methods and technologies within McLaren Racing’s capabilities to ensure precision and quality across three key areas:

• Final Race Car Parts - Verify all critical features prior to release for build.
• Sub-Components - Inspect all required features before progressing to the next manufacturing operation.
• Tooling Parts - Measure all necessary attributes before release to subsequent operational stages.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• A fully indentured engineering background in precision engineering or similar industry.
• Experience of composite inspection and manufacturing process is required.
• Experience working within an inspection department using modern and conventional technology to measure precision components.
• Experience using PCDIMIS, Polyworks, VX Elements, GOM Inspect, Faro/Power Inspect 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

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to do their best work.

Based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, you'll have access to world class facilities including a state of the art gym, on-site restaurant, and indoor and outdoor spaces to connect, collaborate and recharge. The campus is well connected too, with regular shuttle buses to Woking station and direct links to London Waterloo in around 30 minutes.

Alongside private healthcare, pension contributions, life insurance, car schemes and wellbeing support, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and development opportunities designed to help you build a rewarding career at McLaren Racing.