Senior Quality Engineer in Preston

Lead Quality Assurance Opportunity - Play a Key Role in Delivering Quality Excellence Within a Highly Regulated Environment.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Westlakes or Warrington.

Role Purpose: Provide functional advice, guidance and support to the business on all matters related to the delivery of an effective assurance programme. Ensure outputs meet customer and regulatory requirements. Support the Quality Manager and act as their deputy, covering agreed delegated duties and acting as a point of contact during periods of absence. Lead independent assurance activities and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Quality Manager/Senior Quality Manager in the review of Quality Plans.
• Provide coaching, advice and support in relation to quality activities in support of overall business delivery.
• Support and advise the organisation on planning to meet standards relevant to its activities, particularly those specific to new projects and activities.
• Provide advice and guidance on the findings of independent assurance activities and report on levels of compliance, recommending corrective and preventive actions where appropriate.
• Review achievement of quality plans and recommend preventive, corrective and improvement actions.
• Identify risks and opportunities associated with organisational processes, products and services.
• Contribute to organisational, departmental and project risk and opportunity processes with a focus on quality aspects.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain and work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve issues and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure supplier quality arrangements are reviewed and approved/accepted in accordance with project requirements, including customer approvals and manufacturing documentation such as Quality Control Plans, weld schedules, weld procedures and NDE procedures.
• Use a range of qualitative and quantitative measurement tools and techniques to assess and report on quality plan achievement, goals and targets.
• Utilise appropriate quality control techniques suitable for the process, product, service and regulatory environment.
• Support the preparation of quality performance data, highlighting issues and trends whilst making recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of continual improvement plans and initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review enquiry, tender and contract documentation relating to customer quality requirements and specifications, identifying project-specific requirements outside of the company quality system.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours that promote health, safety, wellbeing, respect and inclusion.
• Support the performance and development of team members through effective communication and feedback.
• Assist with the planning and organisation of resources to ensure delivery against customer commitments.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Science/Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered member of the Quality Institute and registered on an appropriate CPD scheme (desirable).
• Approved Auditor qualification or demonstrable auditing skills and experience (desirable).
• Proven track record within a similar role in the Nuclear sector or another highly regulated, high-hazard industry (desirable).
• Good working knowledge of the Nuclear industry.
• Good working knowledge of relevant quality standards and requirements.
• Good working knowledge of customer quality requirements where applicable.
• Strong understanding and practical application of ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 where relevant.
• Ability to investigate events using industry best-practice causal analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to lead assurance activities and provide expert advice to stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

Company Information: 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 a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer 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.