Graduate Quality Engineer

Boccard UK Limited; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in nuclear energy is seeking a QC Engineer for their digital manufacturing plant in Deeside. This role involves maintaining quality standards, conducting audits, and liaising with clients to ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in pipe spooling, strong communication skills, and advanced welding knowledge. Benefits include employer pension contributions, 25 days of annual leave, and investment in training. Applications accepted until 22nd August 2025.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing investment in training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of welding procedures required.
• Strong communication and detail-oriented skills needed.
• Experience in pipe spooling contracts essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Plan.
• Conduct audits and manage non-conformance reports.
• Liaise with clients to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of modern welding procedures

Excellent communication skills

Keen eye for detail

Significant experience working on pipe spooling contracts

Knowledge of RCCM manufacturing specifications

Computer literate

Willing to train on internal digital platforms

Nuclear experience

Education

CSWIP 3.1 minimum

PCN Level 2 MPI or UT or Radiographic Interpretation preferred

Job description

QC Engineer – Boccard UK, Deeside

Join Boccard UK as we continue to grow in the nuclear energy sector. We're hiring a QC Engineer to help uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance at our new, fully digital manufacturing plant in Deeside. As part of a trusted leader with over 50 years of experience in nuclear energy, you will support the manufacture of carbon and stainless‑steel pipe spools and support structures, carry out inspections in line with the Project Quality Plan, and work closely with QC Inspectors to ensure right‑first‑time delivery. You will also play a key role in promoting a culture of operational excellence and client satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Plan and Inspection Test Plans.
• Review documentation, LTQRs, weld procedures and calibration records for compliance.
• Conduct audits, manage non‑conformance reports and support supplier approvals.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Deliver quality awareness training and contribute to process improvements.

What You’ll Bring

• Advanced knowledge of modern welding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Significant experience working on pipe spooling contracts.
• Knowledge of RCCM manufacturing specifications.
• Computer literate and willing to train on internal digital platforms.
• Previous nuclear experience preferred; experience operating in a fast and high‑volume production environment.
• CSWIP 3.1 minimum; PCN Level 2 MPI, UT or Radiographic Interpretation preferred.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• On‑going investment in your training and development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

We will be accepting applications until the 22nd of August 2025. We may close the vacancy early depending on response.