Job Summary: We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in motorsport design and engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
About the Company
We are a leading provider of motorsport design and engineering solutions based in Silverstone. Our team of experts specialises in one-off special builds and niche low-volume projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement quality assurance strategies to meet programme requirements
2. Evaluate customer requirements by establishing robust internal processes and providing engineering feedback as needed
3. Manage and continuously improve an agile quality management system and team
4. Support FMEA activities
5. Provide guidance to the inspection team and ensure quality best practices are followed
6. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure safety-critical parts are robustly manufactured
7. Audit suppliers for approval or performance assessment of new and existing suppliers
8. Develop strategies to ensure visual carbon composites align with customer requirements while maintaining a right-first-time mentality
9. Utilise 8D principles to resolve complex cross-functional issues
10. Collaborate with suppliers to develop product specifications that align with process capability
Person Specification
* Client or customer-facing experience
* Proven skills in CAD (CATIA v5 preferred)
* Able to interpret engineering drawing requirements (GD&T)
* Ability to support creation of specifications within budget and timing requirements
* Understanding of drawing office procedures and ability to adapt and implement as business and projects evolve
* Proven skills in detailed analysis from first principles thinking
* Valid UK driving licence
* Auditing experience