Job Description:

The Build Quality Team Leader is a key new position for the hypercar engine facility at Cosworth. You will lead a team of (currently 3) Build Quality Engineers supporting the production of the likes of the Gordon Murray V12 and the Bugatti-Rimac V16. 

You will lead the Build Quality team in supporting hypercar engine production and resolving quality issues arising both internally and from customers with engines in the field. The role is responsible for developing and managing robust processes for new product validation (APQP/PPAP), as well as the effective management of internal and external non-conformances.

Working closely with the Engineering Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Team Leader, and Supply Department Team Leader, you will help embed a quality-focused strategy into daily production activities across hypercar and other Cosworth programmes. This includes engaging with customers where required, ensuring quality requirements are built into programme timelines, and having the freedom and support to implement new ideas, processes, and strategies to drive continuous improvement.

The Role:

• Develop and maintain the teams KPIs ensuring they align to the business objectives.

• Develop along with the Quality Manager the processes for non-conformance management within the assembly facility and at customers.

• Peer review/chair reviews of assembly non-conformances and customer complaints.

• Act as first point of escalation for any quality concerns within the assembly facility or at customers.

• Manage the completion of the PPAP submissions in line with customer requirements.

• Manage team resourcing, work allocation, priorities and absences to ensure effective support to the business at all times.

• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.

• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile: 

• Leadership experience in an engineering environment with a proven ability to develop a high performing team.

• Experience in the implementation of APQP tools within an assembly environment.

• Understanding of recognised quality systems AS9100, ISO9001.

• Experience in the development of quality processes.

• Strong influencing skills both with internal and external stakeholders.

• Self-starter who is proactive and self-motivated.

• Experience in the powertrain industry is preferred.

• Certified lean six sigma green or black belt is desirable.