Project Quality Support Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious engineering company in Luton is seeking a Project Quality Support Engineer to oversee quality control and assurance procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a QA role, strong technical skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. This role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a QA role at a manufacturing site.
• Ability to use standard measuring equipment.
• UK Passport Holder and Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage quality control and assurance procedures.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications and process procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Calibration Requirements Understanding

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Project Quality Support Engineer - Luton - £42,000

Hello Recruitment is pleased to be hiring a Project Quality Support Engineer for a prestigious engineering company based in Luton.

What you will do:

1. Develop and manage the quality control and quality assurance procedures and conformance reviews ensuring contract requirements are met.
2. Review enquiry documents and prepare summary QA/QC documentation as part of quotation submission.
3. Prepare and maintain product specifications and process procedures, including monitoring approval records (Agility System).
4. Prepare detailed SIRs (Strip and Inspection reports) for customer approval (if required).
5. Carry out all measurement requirements where needed.
6. Control of contract quality plans and monitor live QPs for daily status.
7. Maintain and control NDE qualification records.
8. Control of CAPAs (Nuclear).
9. Certification checks and stamped sign off against standards and HT PO text.
10. Control of MSDS and COSHH (Nuclear).
11. Control of Sub-Contract deliveries, monitoring progress, compliance, and due dates.
12. Maintain and control weld & welder qualifications where appropriate.
13. Ensure changes in QA specifications are reflected in accordance with Engineering Manager’s requirements.
14. Monitor and incorporate changes to QA compliance, integrating relevant design codes (ASME, API, etc.).
15. Provide quality support to Sales, Operations, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, and Testing.
16. Participate or lead quality improvement projects.
17. Participate in supplier and internal/external QA audit activities.
18. Area control on shopfloor or weekly 5S.
19. Material certification check and population of data books for the customer.

What you will need:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a QA role at a similar manufacturing site.
• Ability to use standard measuring equipment and understand calibration requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, SolidWorks (design).
• UK Passport Holder (not dual).
• A Full Driving Licence.

Desirable knowledge / experience:

• Knowledge of GS3001 (RR Supplier Quality Management system requirements).
• Aerospace / automotive experience.
• IBR, PED pressure equipment experience.
• KBM/TBM Specification Knowledge.
• ASME I, VIII, V, II Knowledge.
• Epicor System Knowledge (Job planning).
• Knowledge of ISO standards.
• Internal & external auditing experience.
• PCN Level II or III – Personal Qualification (Liquid Dye Penetrant) or equivalent.

All candidates must be able to prove they have the right to work in the UK.