F1 Power Unit - Process Quality Engineer

Gm Performance Power Units; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Employer-paid life insurance

32 days annual leave

On-site gym

EV charging on-site

Free financial advisor

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units seeks a Process Quality Engineer to own quality across in-house manufacturing, sub-assembly and final assembly of F1 power unit systems. You will apply APQP, SPC, MSA and CAPA, driving alignment between engineering, manufacturing, and product performance.

The role requires hands-on problem solving in machining, additive and assembly environments, with cross-functional collaboration and occasional supplier travel.

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

Problem solving

Hands-on

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

SPC tools

CAPA systems

Job description

GM Performance Power Units seeks a Process Quality Engineer to own quality across in-house manufacturing, sub-assembly and final assembly of F1 power unit systems. You will apply APQP, SPC, MSA and CAPA, driving alignment between engineering, manufacturing, and product performance.

The role requires hands-on problem solving in machining, additive and assembly environments, with cross-functional collaboration and occasional supplier travel.