Quality Engineer

Position – Quality Engineer
Location – London, Bristol, or Suffolk
Travel – Hybrid
Arrangement – Staffed
NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.
BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

Principal Accountabilities:

Planning and Documentation
Support the preparation and maintenance of Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) for each contract/project;
Produce and maintain quality-related documentation (e.g. procedures, specifications) as required;
Support the implementation of the Quality Execution Plan within the programme, including monitoring compliance and reporting on performance;
Support the development and review of supplier quality requirements within Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation;
Assist in ensuring that quality management processes are correctly applied across the supply chain;

Supply Chain Assurance and Governance
Support the review, acceptance, and monitoring of Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs);
Provide support and guidance to contractors on CQAPs, LTQR partitioning strategies, and Quality Related Activities;
Assist in identifying requirements for supply chain audits, support audit delivery, and track resolution of findings;
Support the development and maintenance of effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contracted inspection entities;
Assist in the early identification and escalation of potential quality issues to enable timely mitigation;

Inspection, Surveillance, and Testing
Assist in coordinating manufacturing and construction surveillance activities in line with contractual requirements, applying a graded approach based on safety and project importance;
Support the review of supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriately distributed for internal review and witness allocation;
Assist in establishing, tracking, and reporting inspection witness and hold points within supplier documentation (ITPs, Quality Plans, FUDs);
Coordinate and monitor the efficiency of inspection activities performed by contracted inspection entities;
Participate in joint inspections, surveillance, and audits as required;

LTQR and Records Management
Assist in ensuring the deployment of key contractual quality requirements (e.g. GQAS, LTQR Specification, Quality Release Certificates) in accordance with the PQCP;
Support the coordination and implementation of LTQR reviews;
Assist in applying and tracking strategies for progressive provision of LTQRs by contractors;
Support the review and compilation of end-of-manufacturing records to enable quality release and handover;

Review, Acceptance, and Close-OutKnowledge & Skills:

Essential

• Position requires experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality,
• A solid understanding of the 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.
• Confident and proficient in the use of IT systems and digital tools
• 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.
• Knowledge & understanding of nuclear site license conditions.
• Ability to speak French is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes
• Knowledge of Welding, Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Proven experience working in a quality assurance/control environment within the nuclear industry or other relevant safety critical industry.
• Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience performing supplier audits.

Desirable

• Hold a professional accreditation including IRCA certified auditor
• Corporate Member or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute & Chartered Quality Professional
• Commercial exposure, especially supplier management
• Experience of interacting with regulators e.g. the ONR.
• Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies, Tools & Techniques eg. Lean 6 Sigma