Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Cumbria Site-Based (Security Cleared Role)
40 hours per week
12 Month Contract
Security Clearance Required: SC – Must be Sole British
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to support delivery within a highly regulated environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring quality compliance across project activities, supporting audits, overseeing inspection and test documentation, and driving continuous improvement within the Integrated Management System (IMS).
This is a key assurance role requiring strong technical understanding, vendor oversight capability, and experience within major hazard or regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities
Produce, review, and endorse Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
Undertake compliance verification activities to ensure adherence to project requirements.
Liaise with Quality Control and inspection stakeholders to verify:
Processes, Documentation, ITPs
Weld procedures and related technical submissions
Ensure project quality standards are consistently achieved and raise authorised documentation where non-conformance is identified.
Review and update the Integrated Management System (IMS) as required.
Maintain package status and progress reporting, raising issues and coordinating with project and client QA/QC teams.
Support internal and external audits, track actions, and implement improvements to reduce non-compliances.
Advise procurement teams on vendor competence to ensure quality considerations inform supplier selection.
Required Experience
Strong working knowledge of: ISO 9001:2015
Contractor Quality Requirements (SLM
Technical understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering disciplines.
Extensive Quality Assurance experience within regulated or major hazard industries.
Experience working within structured management systems and audit frameworks.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Internal Auditor qualification/ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
Degree in a relevant discipline OR professional qualification (e.g., CQI Level 5 Diploma)
Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or working towards professional status
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Quality Engineers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.