About this role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Group Quality Control Manager to lead our Composite Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, Non-Destructive Testing, & Structural Integrity functions within a high-performance, advanced manufacturing environment. In this role you will take operational ownership of all Quality Control activities, ensuring inspection capacity, capability and throughput meet the demands of manufacturing, assembly, development and programme delivery. This is a key leadership role in which you will translate strategic quality objectives into effective operational delivery, driving performance, developing talent and embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Working at the heart of a fast-paced Formula One environment, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring components are inspected, released and delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and precision. Lead Composite Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, and NDT & Structural Integrity, ensuring inspection activities, resources and priorities align with manufacturing schedules and programme delivery requirements. Manage inspection throughput, turnaround times and component release performance, proactively resolving operational issues, bottlenecks and resource constraints.
Develop workforce and capacity plans, overseeing recruitment, shift coverage, resource allocation, training and succession planning to meet current and future business needs. Set clear objectives for departmental managers, monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve operational and quality targets. Ensure consistent inspection standards, processes and documentation, maintaining compliance with internal quality systems, applicable regulations and audit requirements.
Translate Quality Assurance strategy into operational plans, driving improvements in productivity, inspection efficiency, component turnaround and resource utilisation. Champion data-led decision-making, Lean principles and waste reduction, while supporting the introduction of new inspection technologies, automation and digital quality systems. Build effective relationships across Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, manufacturing and assembly functions, and wider engineering teams to align inspection priorities with business and programme requirements.
Provide clear performance updates to senior stakeholders, escalating risks and supporting critical decisions relating to operational delivery and component release. Lead, coach and develop departmental managers and supervisors, fostering a high-performing culture of accountability, collaboration, quality ownership and continuous improvement. Promote employee engagement, talent development, knowledge sharing, and high standards of health, safety and wellbeing across the Quality Control function.