Quality Control Inspector - Weekends

Williams Racing; Wantage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team is seeking a Metrology Inspector to measure and check parts for conformance to specifications using a range of metrology tools, with a focus on Metallic components. The role involves probing, scanning, and reporting findings to design and manufacturing teams from an onsite facility in the UK.

You will apply manufacturing knowledge, perform routine to complex inspection tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or relevant experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of manufacturing technologies to aid inspection of metallic components.
• Use metrology tools incl. CMMs, Absolute arms, Leica trackers and PolyWorks.
• Ensure parts are inspected within required timeframes.
• Provide clear reporting to designers, manufacturers and team members.
• Support composites quality control if required.

Skills

Metrology inspection

CMM programming

Visual inspection

Report writing

Quality improvement

Education

recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Absolute arms

Leica trackers

PolyWorks

CMMs

Job description

To measure and check parts for conformance to specification and performing other metrology and analysis tasks. Components could be made by any of the prevailing techniques used in Formula 1 vehicle manufacture – but predominantly Metallics.

Main Duties:

• Applying knowledge of manufacturing technologies to aid in inspection of Metallic components.
• Use of metrology tools and methods; visual inspection, hand tools, programming and operating CMMs, use of Absolute/Romer arms (probing and scanning), shadowgraphs, surface testers and contour tracing machines.
• Ensure that parts are inspected and processed during the required time periods.
• Show excellent communication skills in reporting pertinent information to designers, manufacturers and other members of the team.
• Effective organisation along with a proactive approach to using procedures that encourage continuous improvement. You will take pride in your work and be able to operate with minimum supervision.
• Be flexible to provide support in composites quality control if required.

Key Accountabilities:

Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:

• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.
• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.
• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to complete routine and complex inspection processes using a variety of tools.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work at a sustainable pace.
• Strong knowledge of components and parts manufactured in a variety of methods and materials including metals, plastics and carbon fibre composites.
• Confidence to independently draw meaningful conclusions on part quality and ensure that all relevant data regarding the work is kept up to date and accurate.

Qualifications and Experience Level:

• You will possess a recognised apprenticeship or relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Previous experience with Absolute arms and Leica trackers (Polyworks software), including probing, scanning, and CMMs (Polyworks), is highly advantageous.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.

Additional Information

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.