Mechanical Inspection Team Leader – Formula 1
Northamptonshire | Motorsport Valley
Circa £62,500 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits
Monday – Friday | 07:00 – 15:30
Are you an experienced CMM Programmer, Senior Inspector or Inspection Team Leader looking to take your career to the pinnacle of motorsport?
Were supporting a leading Formula One team in the search for a Mechanical Inspection Team Leader to join their Quality Assurance department. This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on technical inspection with leadership responsibilities in one of the worlds most demanding engineering environments.
Youll remain actively involved in advanced metrology and CMM programming while leading and developing a highly skilled inspection team responsible for ensuring every component meets the exacting standards required for Formula One performance.
What Youll Be Doing
✔ Leading the day-to-day activities of the Mechanical Inspection team
✔ Programming and operating CMMs using PC-DMIS
✔ Conducting dimensional inspection of precision-machined components
✔ Interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
✔ Supporting quality investigations and root cause analysis
✔ Coordinating inspection priorities to support manufacturing schedules
✔ Mentoring and developing inspectors within the department
✔ Driving continuous improvement across inspection processes and reporting
Skills & Experience Required
✔ Strong background in Mechanical Inspection, Metrology or Quality Inspection
✔ Hands-on experience programming CMMs using PC-DMIS
✔ Excellent understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings
✔ Experience within precision engineering, motorsport, aerospace, automotive or advanced manufacturing environments
✔ Strong knowledge of machining processes and manufacturing methods
✔ Previous experience leading, mentoring or coordinating inspection teams
✔ Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, IFS or similar
Desirable
• Formula One or Motorsport experience
• PolyWorks experience
• Quality Team Leader or Lead Inspector experience
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing knowledge
Why Apply?
This is more than an inspection role. Youll be joining an elite engineering environment where quality directly impacts performance on the track.
Benefits include:
✅ Annual Bonus
✅ Private Healthcare
✅ Pension Scheme
✅ Life Assurance
✅ Childcare Benefits
✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
✅ Technology & Vehicle Schemes
✅ On-Site Gym & Fitness Facilities
✅ Subsidised Restaurant & Café
✅ Genuine Career Development Opportunities
Whether youre currently a Lead Inspector, Senior Inspector, CMM Programmer, Metrology Engineer, Inspection Supervisor or Quality Team Leader, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Craig Plendy at GTS for a confidential discussion.
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