Quality Control Supervisor

M-Sport UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport firm in Cockermouth is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the Quality Control Department. This role involves inspecting precision components, ensuring compliance with high manufacturing standards, and leading improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in motorsport or precision engineering and possess strong communication and analytical skills. Employee benefits include flexible working and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Discounted gym membership

Company healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior inspection role.
• Deep understanding of high-performance manufacturing standards.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspection of precision components.
• Approve or reject components based on strict quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Inspection of precision components

Understanding of manufacturing standards

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Experience in motorsport, aerospace, or precision engineering

Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100

Tools

CMM equipment

Manual gauges

Micrometres

Calipers

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Quality Control Supervisor to join and lead our expanding Quality Control Department. This is a critical role at the heart of our operations, ensuring that every part we manufacture, assessable, or procure is built to win – and built to last.

As the Quality Control Supervisor, you will take ownership of the inspection process across key projects, components, and assemblies. Working with both in-house teams and external suppliers, you’ll ensure that quality is never compromised, from initial receipt through to final fitment on our competition cars.

The role responsibilities include:

• Carry out detailed inspection of precision components using a variety of tools (CMM, manual gauges, micrometres, calipers etc).
• Inspect complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and geometric tolerances (GD&T).
• Approve or reject components based on strict motorsport quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and contribute to quality documentation and traceability.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and procurement teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Support audits, supplier assessments, and first article inspections (FAI).
• Providing feedback to internal Department Heads in respect of quality assurance outcomes.
• Training and mentoring Junior Inspectors, sharing knowledge to ensure best practice for future development.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Proven experience in a senior or lead inspection role within motorsport, aerospace, or precision engineering.
• Deep understanding of high-performance manufacturing standards and tolerances.
• Hands-on experience with CMM (ideally both manual and programmable) and conventional inspection equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving and implementing solutions with an analytical approach.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with carbon fibre, composite materials, and high-performance alloys.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and digital quality tools.

WHY US

Operating a flourishing 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 technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

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.

Job Reference: WQC250630