ERS Quality Engineering Placement 2027

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000

Collective bonus

Company lease car scheme

36 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Onsite Gym

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd is offering a placement-focused opportunity for students to contribute to Formula 1 parts, services and programmes from a state-of-the-art Technology Centre in the UK.

You will work across external supply chains, evaluating capabilities, driving quality improvements and supporting high-precision suppliers while developing practical engineering skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying toward an undergraduate degree in engineering or related STEM field.
• On track for a 2:1 or above.
• Strong grounding in STEM subjects at A-Level or equivalent.
• Hands-on technical experience outside lectures.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to challenge conventions.
• Able to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and high-precision suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Quality: Drive quality and reliability into products and manufacturing with external suppliers.
• Supplier Selection & Readiness: Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and production readiness.
• Technical Problem Solving: Lead investigations and support suppliers in resolving complex issues.
• Component Conformance: Verify parts against drawings, CAD, and specs.
• Process Optimisation: Lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Non-Conformance & Containment: Manage non-conforming products with containment actions.
• Programme Delivery: Align with milestones to deliver components on schedule.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Proactive mindset

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability under pressure

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Undergraduate STEM degree in engineering

A-Level STEM background

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Quality: Drive quality and reliability into products and manufacturing processes across the external supply chain to meet stringent F1 criteria.
• Supplier Selection & Readiness: Partner with Product Engineering and Purchasing to evaluate supplier manufacturing capability, determine capacity, and ensure full production readiness.
• Technical Problem Solving: Lead technical investigations and support external suppliers in resolving complex electronic and manufacturing challenges.
• Component Conformance: Analyse complex electronic assemblies to verify part compliance against technical drawings, CAD, and functional specifications.
• Process Optimisation: Champion continuous improvement and process development initiatives with suppliers to enhance technical capability and efficiency.
• Non-Conformance & Containment: Manage non-conforming products rapidly and effectively, establishing robust containment actions across suppliers, the factory, and trackside operations.
• Programme Delivery: Maintain alignment with strict project milestones to ensure components are delivered to build schedules without delay.

What We Are Looking For

• Currently studying towards an undergraduate degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automotive, Mechatronics, Motorsport, or Aeronautical Engineering (or related STEM disciplines such as Physics/Maths), on track for a 2:1 or above.
• Strong academic grounding in STEM subjects at A-Level (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of engineering first principles with practical, hands-on technical experience outside the lecture theatre.
• A proactive, inquisitive mindset with the confidence to challenge conventions and tackle complex technical problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and high-precision suppliers.
• High adaptability, self-motivation, and resilience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

What can we offer you?

We can offer you the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Technology Centre. Supported by a wealth of expertise, you will take on the challenges faced when delivering championship-winning Formula 1 parts, services, and programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in Formula 1 whilst enhancing your knowledge base and skillset, supplementing your current degree learning.

Our benefits package includes:

• A salary of £30,000
• Collective bonus
• Company lease car scheme
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
• Onsite Gym
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

Diversity and Inclusion

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. 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.