Quality Assurance Engineer in Silverstone

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1®, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow. We’re building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture.

The Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining supplier quality processes to ensure externally sourced components meet business, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role will focus on defining supplier standards, conducting audits, managing supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base, with a particular focus on high-performance composite components and assemblies.

The individual will work cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues, support root cause analysis and corrective actions, and ensure supplier capabilities align with both operational needs and new product introduction requirements.

• Develop and implement supplier quality assurance processes, including criteria for supplier selection and evaluation
• Develop and create supplier requirements and audit documents to meet business quality standards, including those applicable to composite manufacturing and finishing processes
• Conduct regular audits of suppliers to assess their quality systems, processes, and compliance with specifications
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues with parts and components supplied, including composite-related non-conformances
• Support procurement and suppliers with root cause analysis of quality issues and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to promote a culture of continuous improvement in quality performance
• Track and report on supplier performance metrics, sharing insights and recommended actions with stakeholders
• Support new product introductions by ensuring that supplier capabilities meet project requirements, including composite capability where required
• Assist in training and mentoring suppliers with our quality requirements and expectations
• Remain abreast of industry standards and best practices in supplier quality management

What do you need to bring to the team?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field, or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or similar role, preferably in the automotive or motorsport industry
• Strong understanding of metallic materials, their properties, and manufacturing processes, including familiarity with metalworking processes (e.g., forging, casting, machining, welding) and quality control techniques
• Strong knowledge of composite materials (e.g., carbon fibre), including composite manufacturing processes (e.g., lay-up, autoclave, resin infusion), with practical experience working with composite components
• Experience working with critical (Class A) components and assemblies would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and tools, including Six Sigma, Lean, and Root Cause Analysis
• Experience in conducting supplier audits and assessing compliance with standards and specifications
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive decision-making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and automotive requirements is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality management software
• Ability to travel as needed to supplier locations (global)

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does 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.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices. Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.