Talent Works is working with a fast growing racing team that is entering the FIA Formula One World Championship. This new Team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve their goals, they need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. They have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level. From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class Race Team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level. Being a part of this Team, will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role: Job Description: We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineering Group Leader to join the Team at our new Silverstone Facility. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of quality assurance engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the quality assurance processes across all engineering functions. You will ensure that product quality meets the highest standards and that all engineering projects are completed without defects. We emphasize a culture of excellence, and we encourage team members to voice innovative ideas that will contribute to our overall success. What you will be doing: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of quality assurance engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development. Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance strategies, systems, and processes to ensure product quality and on time delivery of right first time components. Oversee supplier quality management activities, ensuring that suppliers meet company quality requirements and performance expectations. Oversee the planning and execution of external and internal quality audits. Coordinate and collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements in supply chain quality. Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure that quality assurance processes are integrated into the design, and manufacturing, thus enabling a right first time culture. Collaborate with supply chain and engineering teams to identify and mitigate risks related to product quality. Oversee the resolution of quality issues, using quality improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) to reduce defects and improve overall product quality and efficiency. Provide actionable feedback and guidance to supply chain and engineering teams regarding quality improvements. Stay informed about developments in quality assurance methodologies and tools. Foster an environment that promotes continuous improvement within the team, Identifying opportunities for process optimization, driving efforts to streamline workflows, enhance quality systems, and reduce waste across the production process. Requirements Several years of experience in quality assurance within the engineering or motorsport sectors. Experience in Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of quality assurance engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development. Proven track record of supplier quality management activities, to include risk mitigation, RCA/CAPA. Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and tools. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically. Ability to influence, collaborate and communicate effectively with engineers, management, and stakeholders. Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities. Knowledge of industry standards and regulations pertinent to quality assurance. (ISO9001) Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture. Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.