Quality Engineer

Matchtech; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer for a fixed-term role supporting a strategic Quality Management Office roadmap in the motorsport and automotive sector. You will contribute to product development, lifecycle activities and event-related issue control.

You will drive continuous improvement, assist audits and SOPs, analyse data, manage supplier quality and collaborate with Engineering teams across UK and international events.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering and supplier quality engineering.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management from spec to end-of-life.
• Knowledge of engineering processes supporting product development.
• Structured problem-solving skills to deliver robust solutions.
• Experience with audits of QMS and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver continuous improvement through Quality Management Office roadmaps.
• Support development and maintenance of the Quality Management System, including audits and training.
• Provide quality engineering support across product development and lifecycle activities.
• Manage SOPs to promote operational and product robustness.
• Assist with containment and resolution deployment for event-driven issues.
• Process event-related inputs/outputs for product and issue control.
• Maintain engineering KPIs and support objective data analysis.
• Manage supplier QA activities and relationships; travel within UK and internationally.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Data analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Power BI

Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the motorsport and automotive sector, is seeking a Quality Engineer for a fixed-term opportunity supporting the delivery of a strategic Quality Management Office roadmap. The role will contribute to product development, product life cycle activity, event-related issue control and the continuous improvement of unique, world-leading motorsport products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver continuous improvement activity through the primary workstreams identified within the Quality Management Office strategic roadmap
• Support the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System, including audits and training
• Provide quality engineering support to Engineering and Technology colleagues across product development and product life cycle activities
• Support the management of standard operating protocols to promote operational and product robustness
• Assist with the deployment of containments and resolutions for issues identified during motorsport events
• Process event-related inputs and outputs concerning product and issue control
• Maintain Engineering and Technology KPIs and support objective analysis to drive proactive action
• Manage supplier quality assurance activities and maintain constructive supplier relationships
• Some travel within the UK and internationally is required.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in quality engineering and supplier quality engineering within an appropriate industry
• Understanding of product engineering from specification through to product life cycle management
• Knowledge of engineering processes used to support product development
• Ability to use structured problem-solving tools and techniques to deliver robust solutions
• Understanding of risk management, including the identification of pragmatic mitigation measures
• Experience analysing complex data, identifying trends and using findings to support proactive action
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and experience supporting structured audits of standard operating procedures
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive, analytical and adaptable approach

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Visio
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint or similar database and collaboration systems
• Knowledge of Power BI and data analysis tools
• Awareness of Microsoft Project would be beneficial
• Understanding of supplier quality management and data-driven issue resolution
• Ability to communicate clear, objective solutions at all levels of an organisation

Qualifications and Additional Requirements:

• A relevant engineering qualification, such as a BEng, would be desirable
• Relevant product or quality/supplier engineering experience
• Motorsport engineering or motorsport operational experience would be advantageous
• A current UK driving licence is required
• A genuine passion for motorsport and pride in contributing to a world-leading product

What the Role Offers:

• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile motorsport engineering and operational activities
• Involvement in quality improvement, product development and motorsport event support
• Exposure to Quality Management Systems, supplier quality and advanced data analysis

If you are a proactive and detail-focused Quality Engineer with experience in supplier quality and product engineering, this fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to make a real contribution within the motorsport and automotive sector.