At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management for projects, ensuring compliance and effective audits.
- Company: Mactech Engineering, a leader in the nuclear power sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a difference in quality assurance within the nuclear industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in project delivery and strong understanding of quality management practices.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
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Identify needs for supply chain audits, perform audits and resolve findings.
Produce Project Quality Control Plans (PQCP) for each contract/project; in compliance with the PQCP, ensure deployment of key quality contractual arrangements including the General Quality Assurance Specification (GQAS), Lifetime Quality Records (LTQR) Specification, Quality Release Certificate and the Inspection lead the implementation of LTQR reviews.
Support the determination and application of strategies for progressive provision of LTQRs by contractors. Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contracted inspection entities.
Ensure manufacturing and construction surveillance per contract is applied in a graded approach of safety function and project importance through surveillance offers and performance monitoring of the inspection agencies used.
Ensure overall effectiveness of ITPs submitted by the suppliers, checking that they are fit for purpose from a quality perspective and have been correctly distributed to the relevant internal parties for review and mark‑up of the activities they wish to witness.
Where applicable, establish and check planned inspection witness and hold points marked in the supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) / Quality Plans / Follow Up Documents (FUDs) and monitor their completion.
Coordinate, monitor and improve the efficiency of manufacturing documentation review and where applicable, inspection activities performed by contracted inspection entities.
Coordinate and lead the NNB review and acceptance of relevant manufacturing and construction documentation provided by contractors.
Perform joint inspections, surveillance and audit when required.
Support the monitoring and technical resolution of non‑conformances including the management of corrections and corrective actions.
Support the review and acceptance of End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMR), End of Construction Status Reports (ECSR) and End of Erection Status Reports (EESR).
Responsible for the review and delivery of the end of manufacturing records, leading to the quality release of equipment to the SZC construction site, or handover of rooms/buildings/areas.
Produce quality documentation (e.g. specifications, procedures) as required.
Secondary Accountability:
Implement the quality execution plan within the Programme and undertake reviews and checks to ensure quality is delivered by the supply chain efficiently and in accordance with programme quality requirements.
Identifying potential Quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions.
Ensure supplier quality control requirements are adequately specified within contract documentation submitted in the Invitation To Tender (ITT).
Ensure quality management processes are correctly applied.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience:
Position requires experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality, solid understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control in major projects across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
A clear and considerable understanding of quality management best practice for deployment by large, complex and contract‑led organisations.
Knowledge of Quality Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and interrelated standards.
Confident and articulate communicator, able to prepare presentation material, and comfortable addressing individuals, small groups and very large audiences.
Able to support and implement practical solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others.
Experience of interfacing with project teams and with supply chain organisations.
Analysis of data, preparing reports and making recommendations.
The ability to influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others.
The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others.
Pro‑active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative.
Fluent in English language.
Desirable:
Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally new build.
Quality Management Lead in Suffolk employer: EDF Energy
Mactech Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises quality management and continuous improvement in the nuclear power sector. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth and foster a collaborative culture where innovative ideas are valued. Located in a thriving industry hub, our team enjoys competitive benefits and the chance to make a meaningful impact on major projects.
