Quality Control Engineer

Main Purpose:
The Project Quality Control Engineer will conduct inspections as required and carry out specific tasks on behalf of the quality team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to understand their quality assurance, quality control, and inspection requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality arrangements to meet project specifications, including customer approval of manufacturing documents such as Quality Control Plans (QCPs), weld schedules, and NDT procedures.
• Participate in supply chain kick-off meetings to ensure all parties understand the quality requirements.
• Assign and manage inspection tasks for Inspectors.
• Coordinate and perform inspection activities, collaborating with Customer Inspection personnel as necessary.
• Conduct risk assessments before inspections.
• Inspect equipment to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Witness tasks such as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and functional testing.
• Review and approve supporting documentation throughout the contract, including NDT reports, weld schedules, and EC&I test records.
• Provide timely reports on inspection activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of Life Time Records (data dossiers) throughout the project.
• Authorise the final release of procured items.
• Advise on Quality Control and Inspection matters within projects, identifying risks and issues.
• Attend project meetings, contract reviews, and handover sessions.
• Prepare quality plans and project documentation, including drafting project-specific procedures and local work instructions, with due consideration for health, safety, and environmental factors.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to confirm quality and specification requirements are clearly understood.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies at all times.

Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of the nuclear industry.
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulations and legislation.
• Familiarity with customer quality requirements.
• Proficient in applying ISO 9001 standards.
• Good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.

Experience:

• Completed a manufacturing apprenticeship supported by EITB NVQs.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembling, and testing turnkey specialist assemblies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement Quality Control Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Preferably experience in a similar role within the nuclear or other highly regulated industries, with expertise in:
  • Fabrication and welding techniques.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods.
  • Mechanical inspection.
  • Assembly and testing processes.
  • Reviewing material certification.

Additional Information:

• Weld inspection qualification – CSWIP 3.2 / 3.1 or PCL Level 2 (WI), with capability to review weld schedules and align them with relevant weld procedures.
• Experience in Quality Control Plans and Inspection & Test Plans for welded and machined components.
• Proven track record in project environments, managing suppliers and related documentation.
• Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• NDT qualification(s) is advantageous.
• Auditor training is desirable.
• Willingness to travel across UK locations and occasionally overseas.