What to ExpectWe're recruiting for interns to join our Supplier Quality Engineering team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey.Supplier Quality Intern, you will help ensure that every component delivered by our suppliers meets McLarenuncompromising standards for quality, performance, and reliability.Working closely with experienced Supplier Quality Engineers, youpart of the team responsible for developing, auditing, and supporting suppliers across our global network. Your work will directly contribute to the quality of McLarenhigh-performance vehicles, from prototype builds to full series production.This is a 12-month, full-time Industrial Placement Scheme designed to give you practical exposure to the supply chain and quality engineering disciplines within the automotive industry. You will gain hands-on experience with real supplier quality challenges, learn how to apply industry best practices, and develop the skills needed for a future career in automotive quality and supplier management.Please note this is an onsite position.What You'll DoDuring your Industrial Placement, youplay an active role in ensuring suppliers deliver parts that meet specification, on time, and to the required quality level.Typical responsibilities include:Supporting supplier quality audits and documenting findings.Assisting with incoming part inspections and data analysis to identify trends or non-conformances.Helping to manage supplier corrective actions and following up to ensure effective closure.Contributing to supplier performance reviews and monitoring key metrics such as PPM (parts per million defect rate) and delivery adherence.Participating in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new model introduction.Supporting root cause analysis for supplier-related quality issues.Assisting with supplier capability assessments and reporting.Helping coordinate containment actions when non-conforming parts are detected.Yougain valuable insight into how a high-performance automotive supply chain operates, and how supplier partnerships are managed to deliver the quality McLaren is known for.What You'll BringYou must be currently studying for a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related degree at a UK university, on track for a 2:1 or above.A strong interest in quality assurance and supplier development.Analytical mindset and a willingness to engage with real-world engineering and supply chain challenges.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Good communication skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or quality tools (such as 8D, FMEA, or Six Sigma) is advantageous.You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Supplier Quality business area.Personal Attributes:Welooking for individuals who are proactive, detail-focused, and committed to maintaining the highest standards. Desirable traits include:Quality-focused mindset cares deeply about accuracy, precision, and doing things right first time.Analytical thinker able to interpret data, spot patterns, and identify potential risks.Collaborative approach works well with suppliers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.Problem-solving ability can think logically when facing quality issues and propose practical solutions.Adaptability comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Resilience remains calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.Ownership takes responsibility for assigned tasks and sees them through to completion.Commercial awareness understands the balance between quality, cost, and delivery.What We'll Do for YouWe offer a wide ranging benefits package, which includes:25daysholiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingA range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage adviceOpportunities to experience our fantastic carsQualifying criteria appliesWho Are We?No restraints. No limitations. We donsimply 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.