Graduate Quality Control Engineer

M-Sport UK; Dovenby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK, based at Dovenby Hall, is recruiting a Graduate Quality Control Engineer for the 2027/28 intake. You will join our Quality Control team and work at the interface between Engineering, Design and QA to support quality inspection, data analysis and continuous improvement across our competition vehicles.

You will gain hands-on experience with GD&T drawings, non-conformance investigations and root-cause analysis while developing your skills in a high-performance motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related.
• Genuine motorsport passion and drive to progress in a high-performance environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on challenges in a fast-paced hands-on setting.
• Meticulous attention to detail with practical, methodical problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills across departments.
• Pride in delivering high quality while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong time management to deliver tasks on time.
• IT literacy with MS Office and engineering software packages.

Responsibilities

• Quality inspection of components, assemblies and finished work to meet drawings and tolerances.
• Support planning and forecasting activities to keep projects on track and on time.
• Learn, develop and improve processes across the Quality Control Department.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Identify, record and communicate quality issues and non-conformances; support corrective actions.
• Analyse inspection results and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support system layout and integration across multiple programmes.
• Collaborate with technicians, suppliers, Engineering and Design to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Motorsport passion

Attention to detail

Time management

IT literacy

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

BEng or MEng in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related

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.

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

Essential Criteria & Skills:

• 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.

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.

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.