GRADUATE QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Discount gym membership

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport Limited, based at Dovenby Hall, is recruiting a Graduate Quality Control Engineer for its high‑performance motorsport programmes. The role sits within the Quality Control team and offers exposure to inspection, data analysis and continuous improvement across multiple competitions.

You will work at the interface of Engineering, Design and Quality, gaining hands-on experience with drawings, tolerances and documentation while contributing to reliability and performance of competition cars.

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng degree in Motorsport Engineering/Technology or related field.
• Motorsport passion and drive to progress in high-performance engineering.
• Willingness to learn and take on hands-on challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and methodical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Quality Inspection: Inspect components, assemblies and finished work to meet drawings, tolerances and quality standards.
• Project Support: Help plan and forecast activities to keep projects on track and meet deadlines.
• Process Improvement: Learn, develop and improve Quality Control procedures.
• Technical Drawings: Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Quality Documentation: Maintain inspection records and reports per company standards.
• Non-Conformance: Identify, record and communicate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Quality Analysis: Analyse inspection results and data to identify trends and improvements.
• System Integration: Support system layout and integration across programmes.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with technicians, suppliers, Engineering and Design to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Technical Drawings

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Quality Data Analysis

Education

BEng or MEng in Motorsport/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid, and a variety of global customer racing activities. As part of our Graduate Engineering Programme for the 2027/28 intake, we are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Graduate Quality Control Engineer to join our Quality Control team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to develop their career within a high-performance motorsport environment, working at the interface between Engineering, Design and the Quality Control Department. You will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across quality inspection, dimensional measurement, non-conformance investigation and continuous improvement, contributing to the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of M-Sport’s competition cars.

The role responsibilities include:

Quality Inspection: Assist with the inspection of components, assemblies and completed work to ensure they meet specified drawings, tolerances and quality standards.

Project Support: Support planning and forecasting activities to help ensure projects remain on track and are delivered to the required standards and deadlines.

Process Improvement: Learn, develop and improve processes and procedures across the Quality Control Department.

Technical Drawings: Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and other technical documentation to ensure components meet requirements.

Quality Documentation: Maintain accurate inspection records, quality documentation and associated reports in accordance with company standards.

Non-Conformance: Assist with identifying, recording and communicating quality issues and non-conformances, supporting appropriate corrective actions.

Quality Analysis: Analyse inspection results and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.

System Integration: Support system layout, component selection and integration across multiple programmes.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with technicians, suppliers, Engineering, Design and other departments to identify and resolve quality issues.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Engineering Qualification: BEng or MEng degree qualification in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.

Motorsport Passion: A genuine passion for motorsport and a drive to progress within a high-performance engineering environment.

Willingness to Learn: Keen to learn, develop and take on new challenges within a fast-paced and hands‑on engineering environment.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a practical and methodical approach to problem solving.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments.

Quality & Performance: Pride yourself on delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.

Time Management: Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver tasks to agreed deadlines.

IT Literacy: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience within the motorsport or automotive industry, including an industrial placement year.

Hands‑on practical motorsport experience, such as volunteering on race weekends or Formula Student.

Fundamental understanding of quality control, inspection and manufacturing or engineering process.

About the Company

WHY US

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state‑of‑the‑art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship‑winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles – from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd October