Duration: 1 year  
Start Date: July 2027  
Location: Enstone  
  

About Us  

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Quality Assurance team plays a pivotal role in ensuring every component meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and engineering excellence—contributing directly to performance on track. As a Quality Assurance Engineer Student Placement, you’ll step into a fast-paced, high-performance environment where attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement is essential. The role offers exposure to quality systems and operational practices that help deliver race-winning reliability and performance.  

The Role  

During the placement, you’ll support the Quality Assurance Engineering team in managing non-conformances and conducting investigations into faults raised both at the factory and trackside. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and technicians, contributing to quality control procedures, data analysis, and problem-solving initiatives that help drive the Team forward.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Assist in the identification and control of all non-conforming products  

• Support root cause analysis and contribute to the implementation of corrective and preventative actions   

• Participate in the creation, review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  

• Compile and present reports to communicate the outcomes of quality activities   

• Engage in departmental projects to enhance operation performance and actively support continuous improvement initiatives  

Who We’re Looking For  

• Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and looking for an industry placement during your penultimate year of university  

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical information and identify trends from data  

• An understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, or mechanical systems  

• Confident communicator with the ability to present findings clearly and work effectively with people across multiple departments  

• A proactive mindset with the confidence to question processes and suggest improvements 

• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role  

• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September 

What We Offer in Return  

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.  

Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a fully catered restaurant with a daily food allowance and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.  

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.  

Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.  

Diversity and Inclusion  

At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.