F1-Grade Supplier Quality Engineer

Motorsport Network, LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to safeguard the quality of all purchased parts—from metallic to composite and electronics—ensuring they arrive right first time for peak performance.

You will lead supplier audits, develop quality standards, and drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and race teams under tight F1 deadlines.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Quality degree.
• Experience in high‑tech, motorsport, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and rapidly changing specifications.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and audits

Responsibilities

• Supplier audits — Assess, approve, and monitor suppliers through system, process, and product audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Quality standards — Create and maintain Williams bespoke Quality SOPs, standards documents, and QMS procedures.
• APQP/PPAP — Validate new components using APQP, PPAP, FAI, and capability studies.
• Root‑cause analysis — Lead 8D investigations, RCA, and corrective/preventive actions for supplier‑related issues.
• Supplier development — Train, mentor, and technically develop suppliers to meet F1-level precision and reliability.
• Quality metrics — Track PPM, defect rates, on‑time delivery, and elevate risks early.
• Control plans — Generate and implement product control plans aligned with engineering requirements.
• Issue resolution — Drive rapid, robust responses to quality concerns using structured problem‑solving.
• Cross‑functional collaboration — Work with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and race teams to ensure parts meet spec and arrive on time.

Job description

Williams F1 Team is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to safeguard the quality of all purchased parts—from metallic to composite and electronics—ensuring they arrive right first time for peak performance.

You will lead supplier audits, develop quality standards, and drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and race teams under tight F1 deadlines.