Supplier Quality Engineer - Motorsport Excellence

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Racing is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to safeguard the quality of all purchased parts—metals, composites, electronics, and precision-machined components—from supplier to factory, ensuring first-time-right delivery to the track.

The role emphasizes managing audits, developing supplier capabilities to F1-level precision, and driving corrective actions with structured problem solving. Travel for audits may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Quality degree.
• Experience in high-tech, motorsport, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and rapidly changing specifications.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and audits.

Responsibilities

• Supplier audits - Assess, approve, and monitor suppliers through system, process, and product audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Quality standards - Create and maintain Williams bespoke Quality SOPs, standards documents, and QMS procedures.
• APQP/PPAP - Validate new components using APQP, PPAP, FAI, and capability studies.
• Root-cause analysis - Lead 8D investigations, RCA, and corrective/preventive actions for supplier-related issues.
• Supplier development - Train, mentor, and technically develop suppliers to meet F1-level precision and reliability.
• Quality metrics - Track PPM, defect rates, on-time delivery, and elevate risks early.
• Control plans - Generate and implement product control plans aligned with engineering requirements.
• Issue resolution - Drive rapid, robust responses to quality concerns using structured problem-solving.
• Cross-functional collaboration - Work with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and race teams to ensure parts meet spec and arrive on time.
• Engineering drawings & GD&T - Ability to interpret complex drawings and tolerances.
• Metallic materials - Knowledge of transmission manufacture, complex machining and associated QC techniques.
• Composite materials - Understanding of carbon fibre lay-up, autoclave curing, resin infusion, etc.
• Quality tools - Six Sigma, Lean, 8D, FMEA, CAPA.
• Quality management systems - ISO 9001 or similar QMS experience.
• ERP systems - Familiarity with D365 or equivalent.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Quality degree

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

8D

FMEA

CAPA

APQP/PPAP

Job description

Williams Racing is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to safeguard the quality of all purchased parts—metals, composites, electronics, and precision-machined components—from supplier to factory, ensuring first-time-right delivery to the track.

The role emphasizes managing audits, developing supplier capabilities to F1-level precision, and driving corrective actions with structured problem solving. Travel for audits may be required.