Laing O'Rourke are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer for Offsite Manufacturing.
The Quality Engineer will act on behalf of the Project to support the Explore Manufacturing (CEMC) operational team in the effective execution of the Project Quality Plan, covering conformance to Management System and within contract specific Project Quality Plans for all works requirements laid out in the CEMC Quality associated to the Project.
* This role is for the Oxford Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) project based at Explore Manufacturing, Worksop.
* The role may require travel and overnight stays. The frequency will be determined by workload and requirements. It is essential that capacity is maintained.
* This role will have functional alignment with the EIT Project Quality Manager and Explore Manufacturing Quality Manager.
Role / responsibilities:
* Provide guidance and review / comment on the preparation of manufacturing execution deliverables such as Quality Plans, Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans, Work Procedures, Material Approval Forms and so on. Assist in preparation of these deliverables as agreed.
* Provide guidance and support on quality deviations such as Non Conformance Reports and Technical Change/Query. Review Non Conformance Reports and provide feedback on the adequacy of corrections suitability of proposed actions to prevent re-occurrence. Support continuous improvement through knowledge share, lessons learned and workforce engagement. Complete statistical analysis on identified Non Conformance and provide regular reports to inform Quality performance ensuring timely closure of actions. Facilitate learning and improvement through mechanisms such as Root Cause Analysis, Benchmarking, and Collective Insight Workshops.
* Support the set up and implementation of tools for digital enabled construction to support delivery, life time quality records and reporting; tools may include Power Bi, Field View, Asite, Trimble etc. Review and utilisation of reporting for data led decision making and risk management to improve delivery - presenting regularly to project stakeholders. This will include supporting the establishment of Field View forms and processes ensuring through regular review they are effective and being implemented inline with the works.
* Develop, in collaboration with the Project and Explore teams, partitioning strategies that reflect a logical and sensible approach to Life Time Quality Record (LTQR) handover, ensuring Contractor and Client requirements are met. Produce documents for handover, liaising with Document Controllers on the population of LTQR Packs ensuring progressive submission to the Client and delivery of milestones. Support the population of Operation and Maintenance manuals.
* Identify, plan, and conduct surveillance checks and audits to verify that management system and work processes are being properly performed, that the processes are delivering their intended outputs, and that evidence to demonstrate this is retained. Ensure CEMC manufacturing processes are in place and effective. Review Finished Product to capture positives and opportunities for improvement, and ensure these are communicated to the team
* Complete factory visits to oversee the quality of works and support Quality engagement at all levels of the organisation. Intervene when the Quality of works is at risk or has been affected and escalate to Senior Management as appropriate. Support application of the Project Quality Commitments and Values.
* Promote awareness of project requirements and customer focus throughout the team ensuring the quality requirements as set out in the “Acceptable Standards” and other deliverables are understood.
* Promote the various management policies, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Represent Quality in various site meetings, whether internally, with suppliers and/or with the Client.
* Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance, and training staff to promote and reinforce our Right First Time and Quality culture to production teams and suppliers. Promote value added industry best practice and innovative solutions under continual improvement. Complete regular factory engagement through means such as tool box talks, step ups, ensuring Quality is felt and visible.
* Promote a Right First Time and Quality culture to business and production teams and suppliers, understanding key risk areas and opportunities for improvement. Promote value added industry best practice and innovative solutions under continual improvement. Lead by example.
* Develop a good working knowledge of iGMS, liaising with the Governance team as required e.g. providing feedback. Follow iGMS updates and developments. Seek training from subject matter experts where the need is identified.
* Attend regular Europe Hub Quality briefings and forums as directed by the Europe Hub Quality Leader to support business cross sector/hub lessons learned.
Requirements:
* Good experience with ISO 9001:2015, and in reviewing and generating key Quality documents such as Inspection and Test Plans, Quality Plans and Life Time Records.
* Knowledge of the principles of risk management and understanding of Contract terminology.
* A Practitioner Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (PCQI) (or an equivalent recognised Quality body), or working towards, or an appropriate engineering institute.