Senior Manager

1 week ago


Hethel, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Lotus Cars Full time

Quality Engineering & Evaluation – Senior Manager

Location: Hethel

Job Type: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days per week in the office

About the Role

Lotus is seeking to hire a Senior Manager for Quality Engineering & Evaluation to join the Quality team on a permanent basis at the manufacturing site in Hethel. The focus is on achieving top-notch quality and reliability in products and processes by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Build, lead, and nurture a team of passionate individuals dedicated to driving proactive quality activities in early vehicle programme stages.
  • Develop and implement Global Quality Standards for parts, vehicles, and systems.
  • Establish a robust Failure Mode Avoidance strategy for future Lotus products.
  • Monitor and report activity status to program and engineering teams.
  • Oversee Quality Reliability team activities to ensure project delivery targets are met.
  • Collaborate closely with Vehicle Quality Operations Teams in the UK and China.
  • Manage departmental resources efficiently to meet project milestones.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Solid automotive sector background with formal Engineering qualifications.
  • Experience in Quality Engineering, Failure Mode Avoidance, and Product Evaluation.
  • Proven track record of implementing FMA activities in the automotive industry.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office software.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

  • Engineering Degree or equivalent.
  • Extensive knowledge of vehicle assembly processes.
  • Experience in Quality Reliability Testing at vehicle level.

About Lotus

Lotus Cars, headquartered in Hethel, Norfolk, is synonymous with excellence in sports car and hypercar manufacturing. With an impressive legacy in Formula 1 and a commitment to innovation, Lotus continues to set the standard for high-performance vehicles. Join us on our journey of transformation towards becoming a global performance car brand.

What we offer you:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy benefits such as 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working, early finish on Fridays, pension contribution, annual bonus scheme, private healthcare, and more. We welcome individuals who are passionate about high-tech automotive and eager to contribute to our vision of the future.


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