New Job Opportunity - Quality Engineer - up to 2 years of work - Argyll Scotland
Location: Argyll, Scotland
Contract: up to 2 years
Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home
Availability: Immediate start required
SC Clearance (or ability to obtain prior to commencement) - Sole British required
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer will provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) support to the Clients Project Team, ensuring right-first-time delivery and compliance across all project activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide QA/QC support and expertise to the project team
* Develop strong working relationships with suppliers and site stakeholders
* Support the identification and flow-down of Our clients quality requirements to the supply chain
* Collaborate with DIO and supplier quality teams to ensure lessons learned are captured and shared
Typical Duties
* Support Project Management and Functional Leads in establishing project procedures, processes and plans
* Review enquiry, tender and contract documentation including:
* ITPs
* Quality Plans
* Specifications
* Attend Our Client’s Site regularly to plan and manage on-site inspections and surveillance activities
* Conduct internal quality audits, supplier audits and health checks
* Monitor quality performance against KPIs and identify improvement areas
* Oversee supplier installation, manufacturing, FATs, SATs and release inspections
* Support management of:
* NCRs
* Defect Notifications
* Quality risks and opportunities
* Conduct investigations and root cause analysis
* Coordinate Lifetime Quality Records and final document packs
* Liaise with Third Party Representatives and Government Quality Assurance Representatives (GQARs)
Additional responsibilities may be introduced as the project develops.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Essential
* Strong understanding and implementation of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering delivery role within a highly regulated or high-integrity industry such as:
* Defence
* Nuclear
* Oil & Gas
* Aerospace
* Pharmaceutical
* Experience working across multiple projects and technical disciplines
* Strong IT skills including:
* Microsoft Word
* Excel
* SharePoint
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Strong report writing skills
Desirable
* Understanding of Nuclear/Defence environments
* Knowledge of nuclear compliance, legislation and Our Clients quality requirements including AQAP 2110 / 2105
* Experience on refurbishment works, specifically:
* Fixed cranes
* ECI works
* Mechanical & Electrical services
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* SC Clearance (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
* Industry-recognised auditor qualification (e.g. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor)
* HNC Level 4 or above in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Professional membership in a relevant discipline (e.g. CQI / IRCA)
* Industry-recognised NDE/NDT qualification such as:
* PCN
* CSWIP