F1 Supplier Quality Engineer: Precision & Reliability

Raceforce Global; Grove; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to safeguard the quality of all purchased parts, including metallic, composite, electronic, and precision‑machined components. You will ensure parts arrive first time and withstand F1 testing, building strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, develop quality standards, validate new components via APQP/PPAP, and drive root-cause analysis for supplier issues, while collaborating with engineering

Qualifications

• Engineering or Quality degree is required.
• Experience in high-tech, motorsport, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• 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 escalate 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.

Skills

Engineering drawings & GD&T

Metallic materials

Composite materials

Quality tools

Quality management systems

ERP systems

Education

Engineering or Quality degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Williams F1 Team is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to safeguard the quality of all purchased parts, including metallic, composite, electronic, and precision‑machined components. You will ensure parts arrive first time and withstand F1 testing, building strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, develop quality standards, validate new components via APQP/PPAP, and drive root-cause analysis for supplier issues, while collaborating with engineering