Objectives: Support the quality process to ensure the high level of quality standards are maintained and in accordance with the relevant requirements

Detailed key responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance to the Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures to assure continuing compliance to ISO 9001 standards.
• Liaise with internal and external customers on Quality concerns.
• Coordinate monthly review and reporting of progress against the annual quality improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance to the Contract Quality Assurance Plan / General Quality Assurance Specifications / Supplier Quality Plan / Project Quality Management Plan.
• Undertake project work in support of quality department, on topics such as: problem solving, investigation reporting, audit and governance programmes etc.
• Prepare/review/approve/maintain project quality documentation such as: Quality Plan/Manual, Technical Procedure writing (NDT, Dimensional, Cleanliness), ITP, process procedures and instruction writing.
• Raising internal/external NCRs, formal Technical queries (RFIs) and Field Change Requests where ever required.
• Development, support, and maintenance of the project quality deliverables in line with project schedules. (These include LTQR / QRC / Review and update of records following client comments).
• Act as in-house council to provide guidance and solutions to internal functions on Quality matters.
• Ensure compliance to customer and product specifications through rigorous inspections – regular Client liaison.
• Monitor and internally audit Goods in, welding, calibrated equipment & inspection activities.
• Monitor sub-contractor quality activities on-site.
• Approving incoming materials by confirming specifications; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials and reviewing material certification and ensuring vigilance to CFSI requirements / Goods in/Out Procedure.
• Approving in-process production by confirming specifications; ensuring correct documentation is distributed and communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Approving finished products by confirming specifications; occasionally conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for rework; confirming rework.
• Reviewing inspection records tracking; summarizing rework and waste & interdepartmental co-ordination.
• Review and compile all Life Time Quality Records required per product.
• Maintaining a safety conscious work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Accomplishing quality and organising jobs by completing related results as needed

• Managing non-conformities and help to address them, managing corrective and preventative actions and organising their implementation.
• Exchanging with the internal/client quality inspector
• Compilation of final manufacturing records and LTQRs
• Assist the workshop/Onsite implementation of Lean and 6Sigma activities

• Recognised Engineering Qualification ONC/BTEC/C&G/HNC/HND (or higher required)
• Multi discipline non-destructive testing training
• Visual Weld Inspection - Welding Institute Course
• Responsible welding co-ordinator (desirable)
• NVQ Level 3 Leadership & Management (desirable)
• ISO:9001:2015 Internal Auditor
• ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor
• CCCNSG / HS&E MAPS - Managers and Professionals Test (required)
• Lean or Six Sigma (desirable)
• HPC Site Induction (desirable)

• Chartered Quality status
• Familiar with pre heat and post weld heat treat methods.
• Understanding of the nuclear steam supply system.
• Knowledge of Quality tools and systems e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, EFQA etc.
• Proven relevant experience as a QA Engineer
• A good understanding of FIDIC and or NEC3 contracts.
• A good working knowledge of Project Management protocols and standards.
• Experience of managing multiple projects at one time at differing stages
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Lead auditor experience
• Experience leading investigations / problem solving
• High level of competence in MS Office products
• Sound welding knowledge
• Knowledge in fabrication
• Knowledge in installations
• Previous experience of working in a multinational team would be beneficial
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous
• Knowledge of ISO 14000 and ISO 45001

For this role we are offering an salary of circa £60,000 dependent on experience, plus benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 25 days annual leave per year 
  
  
• 5% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
  
  
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  
  
• Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.