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Purpose of Role
As the Principal SQD Engineer you will have an in-depth understanding of the commodity, work closely with the allotted Suppliers and fully understand the manufacturing processes as well as reporting directly into the Head of Department. The role will fully support McLaren Design, Quality and Capacity requirements.
You will provide leadership for assigned Suppliers and dedicated Function Group to deliver the McLaren Supplier quality, capacity and timing requirements working closely with the design team.
Principal Accountabilities
- Provide technical leadership to the SQD and cross functional teams, as the subject matter expert within your respective function group.
- As SME you will need to provide technical support across the business to support concern management to ensure true root cause and robust countermeasure.
- Work with Cross Functional partners to drive collaborative behaviours to achieve optimum outcome for McLaren Profitability.
- Ensure new supplier site Sourcing is well researched to build and maintain a competent supply base.
- Support Supplier selection & development processes to achieve a self-sufficient supply base IATF 16949. Ensure Non IATF16949 suppliers deliver their certification qualification to the approved nomination plan.
- Support the implementation of APQP for all new tooled parts.
- Support Robust Manufacturing Feasibility strategy deployment and reviews.
- Drive Supplier / Part Risk Assessments and develop risk mitigation actions.
- Identify Critical suppliers / parts that require full cross functional team engagement with the supplier.
- Provide supplier progress reporting to Purchasing and SQD Program team for: APQP open issues, PPAP part pedigree prior to each build phase and PPAP delivery forecast / actual confirmation.
- Track and manage PPAP part approval to agreed delivery plan.
- Manage Non PPAP part Concession process to ensure “Plan for every part” is established to support the builds.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Specialised knowledge of defined supply chain technologies and manufacturing processes
- Ability to interrogate Programme plans and evaluate supplier’s ability to deliver, quality on time to meet company milestones.
- Must be capable of planning manufacture of their components at the supplier from goods in to goods out, if required.
- Capable of carrying out effective scenario planning to establish potential mitigation actions, if required.
- Technical Engineering qualified to Masters Degree standard, or equivalent experience.
- Must have previous experience in SQD, including multiple new model launches.
- Experience of leading suppliers through new model launches
- Have a working understanding of: PPAP, MSA, APQP, FMEA, SPC,
Personal Attributes
- Highly motivated, team player who can lead by example and act with integrity
- Good communication skills to deal with people of all levels both within McLaren and at Suppliers
- Well organised and delivery focused, with a demonstrable track record of on-time delivery in a high-pressure environment
- Self-sufficient with ability to prioritise workload and request help when appropriate
- A fast learner
- Flexibility in terms work patterns and travel, including short notice travel
- Capable of representing a world class automotive brand