At a Glance
- Tasks: Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic shipbuilding environment.
- Company: Join Navantia UK, a leader in naval shipbuilding with a rich heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 31 days holiday, health care cash plan, and a company pension.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities for all candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality standards in a vital industry while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Engineering or Quality qualification and experience in a similar role required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
- Department: Health, Safety, Quality & Environment
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Company Description
Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history.
In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish.
By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the country.
Job Description
The Quality Engineer will assist in supporting the Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Manager in maintaining the ISO 9001 certification for the Methil yard.
This role will also be expected to assist with all Site, Project, and Supplier Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement requirements and initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 3834, and BS EN 1090 across all operations.
- Liaise with NDT and Dimensional Control departments to support inspection and validation processes.
- Support project-specific quality planning and maintain control of site quality documentation and deliverables.
- Conduct Internal Audits and external Supplier Audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
- Interface with clients, classification societies, and external auditors to represent the company's quality management system.
- Provide on-site support and guidance to production teams, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Engineering, Quality, or similar discipline (BTEC / NVQ or higher preferred).
- Experience in a similar role.
- Internal Auditor qualification. (CQI or IRCA approved course is desirable)
- Additional Information
- Equal
Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage.
This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.
- Competitive base pay
- Company pension
- 31 days holiday
- Life assurance
- Health Care Cash Plan
Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance
- Job Location
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Quality Assurance Engineer employer: Navantia Group
Navantia UK is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Belfast that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from hands-on engineering opportunities and strategic project leadership roles, alongside a commitment to professional growth and development. With a focus on delivering safe and efficient solutions, the company supports its team members in making impactful contributions to the naval and offshore systems sector.
