F1 Power Unit Process Quality Engineer

Gm Performance Power Units; New Gate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Financial advisor access

EAP

Subsidized on-site dining

On-site gym

GM vehicle purchase/lease

EV charging for GM vehicles

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Preston, Lancashire seeks a Process Quality Engineer to ensure robust, repeatable, and defect-free manufacturing of Cadillac F1 Power Unit systems. You will own quality across in-house manufacturing, sub-assembly, and final assembly, aligning engineering intent with production capability.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, experience with APQP, SPC, MSA, and CAPA in high-performance environments, and a drive to reduce defects and improve process capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• Experience in process or manufacturing quality.
• Strong knowledge of GD& T, APQP/PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience supporting machining and/or additive manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in root cause analysis and CAPA systems.
• Ability to work hands-on in manufacturing and assembly environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process controls, inspection criteria, and quality standards for machining, additive manufacturing, and assembly.
• Develop and perform reaction plans for critical features utilizing SPC when applicable.
• Support builds through torque verification, leak testing, functional checks, and dimensional validation.
• Lead APQP deliverables (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows) and ensure process readiness.
• Review and approve FAI/FAIR and CTQ documentation.
• Drive resolution of nonconformances and process issues using structured root cause analysis (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why).
• Own and manage MRB, NCR/CAPA processes, ensuring effective closure and prevention of recurrence.
• Work with metrology in validation activities including CMM, 3D scanning, and GD&T verification.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, yield improvement, and process capability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams.

Skills

Quality engineering

GD&T knowledge

APQP/PPAP

SPC & MSA

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Preston, Lancashire seeks a Process Quality Engineer to ensure robust, repeatable, and defect-free manufacturing of Cadillac F1 Power Unit systems. You will own quality across in-house manufacturing, sub-assembly, and final assembly, aligning engineering intent with production capability.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, experience with APQP, SPC, MSA, and CAPA in high-performance environments, and a drive to reduce defects and improve process capability.