Quality Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation in the motorsport and automotive sector, is seeking a Quality Engineer for a fixed-term opportunity supporting the delivery of a strategic Quality Management Office roadmap. The role will contribute to product development, product life cycle activity, event-related issue control and the continuous improvement of unique, world-leading motorsport products.

• Deliver continuous improvement activity through the primary workstreams identified within the Quality Management Office strategic roadmap
• Support the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System, including audits and training
• Provide quality engineering support to Engineering and Technology colleagues across product development and product life cycle activities
• Support the management of standard operating protocols to promote operational and product robustness
• Assist with the deployment of containments and resolutions for issues identified during motorsport events
• Process event-related inputs and outputs concerning product and issue control
• Maintain Engineering and Technology KPIs and support objective analysis to drive proactive action
• Manage supplier quality assurance activities and maintain constructive supplier relationships
• Some travel within the UK and internationally is required.

• Experience in quality engineering and supplier quality engineering within an appropriate industry
• Understanding of product engineering from specification through to product life cycle management
• Knowledge of engineering processes used to support product development
• Ability to use structured problem-solving tools and techniques to deliver robust solutions
• Understanding of risk management, including the identification of pragmatic mitigation measures
• Experience analysing complex data, identifying trends and using findings to support proactive action
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and experience supporting structured audits of standard operating procedures
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive, analytical and adaptable approach

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Visio
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint or similar database and collaboration systems
• Knowledge of Power BI and data analysis tools
• Awareness of Microsoft Project would be beneficial
• Understanding of supplier quality management and data-driven issue resolution
• Ability to communicate clear, objective solutions at all levels of an organisation

• A relevant engineering qualification, such as a BEng, would be desirable
• Relevant product or quality/supplier engineering experience
• Motorsport engineering or motorsport operational experience would be advantageous
• A current UK driving licence is required
• A genuine passion for motorsport and pride in contributing to a world-leading product

• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile motorsport engineering and operational activities
• Involvement in quality improvement, product development and motorsport event support
• Exposure to Quality Management Systems, supplier quality and advanced data analysis

If you are a proactive and detail-focused Quality Engineer with experience in supplier quality and product engineering, this fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to make a real contribution within the motorsport and automotive sector. Apply now to be considered.