In ERS Quality Engineering, we work collaboratively across the rest of the business to enable a rapid pace of development by creating a dynamic and responsive external supply chain that is at the cutting edge of engineering technology around the Energy Recovery System within the Formula 1 Power Unit. The team is responsible for ensuring that quality parts are delivered from our external suppliers on time, to specification, and in the required quantities to meet the business’ evolving needs.
As a team, we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our Graduates with a scheme that will provide exposure to Formula 1. In addition to this, we are also leading the transfer of state-of-the-art Formula 1 technology into a number of automotive-related projects where the focus is on electrification and hybridisation. To do this you will:
1. Drive quality into products and processes across the supply chain to ensure products are to specification and meet our reliability criteria.
2. Provide manufacturing expertise when working closely with Product Engineering and Purchasing to identify and select the most capable and efficient suppliers.
3. Support Engineering, Purchasing, and external suppliers to resolve technical engineering challenges in manufacturing and actively lead supplier process development activities.
4. Understand the function of complex electronic assemblies and assure part conformance to drawings, specifications, and requirements.
5. Determine supplier capability and capacity, and provide technical support to achieve supplier readiness.
6. Champion production and assembly process improvements with suppliers to optimise their technical capability to manufacture to our requirements.
7. Ensure alignment to programme deliverables to support on-time component delivery dates.
What can we offer you?
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Research and Development environment. Supported by a wealth of expertise, you will take on the challenges faced when delivering championship-winning Formula 1 components, services, and programmes. You will be exposed to a wide variety of stakeholders in Formula 1, offering you the opportunity to widen your knowledge of the F1 PU, advanced manufacturing methods in electronics, learn failure analysis methodology, and effective communication, and master conflict resolution and management of requirements, processes, and priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in Formula 1 and to develop into a wider operations management role or engineering. You will also have the opportunity to work towards chartered status with the IET / IMechE and will be assigned a personal mentor who will support you throughout.
Our benefits package includes:
1. A salary of £33,000pa.
2. Performance bonus.
3. Podium bonus based on F1 results.
4. Company lease car scheme.
5. 36 days annual leave.
6. Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme.
7. A variety of other benefits and staff discounts.
What do we need from you?
1. A curious, tenacious, and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast-paced environment.
2. A 2.1 degree, or above, in a relevant Electrical/Electronic Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics degree.
3. A strong academic background in relevant A-Level, or equivalent disciplines, for example Maths or Sciences.
4. A strong understanding of engineering first principles.
5. Excellent fault diagnostic & practical failure mode analysis skills and experience in collecting and understanding complex measurement data, as well as data visualization and presentation.
6. An understanding of energy storage systems, battery cell technology, and hybrid/electric powertrains would be desirable.
7. Practical, “hands-on” experience to complement your academic studies (Formula Student, internships, placements, part-time jobs, hobbies, and personal projects).
8. Excellent communication skills, ability to explain complex problems in a simple way.
9. Attention to detail.
10. Self-motivation, adaptability, creativity, and problem solving.
11. The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills.
What to do next:
Submit your online application and CV. Your application will be reviewed by HR and the hiring manager. If successful, you will be invited to attend an interview onsite at our factory. If successful, your scheme will start on Monday 1st September 2025.
We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We’re all about finding potential, and transferable skills are always welcome. So, even if you don’t tick every box, please do still apply. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP, our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background.
During your application process, we are committed to providing additional support where it may be needed. If you need additional financial support to help attend Assessment Centres and Interviews, you can apply to be considered to receive our Interview Travel Bursary, which will provide full reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. At the point of a successful invitation to interview, please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP.
Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, there may be periods of time during the process where you don’t hear anything from us. Don’t worry! We will advise you of the outcome of your application regardless of the result, so please bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants; apologies for any inconvenience. For more detail, salary, and company information, use the apply link.
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