Interim Quality Leader - Fabrication & Welding Excellence

Gofractional; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gofractional is seeking an Interim Quality Lead to provide leadership over fabrication and welding quality during a critical business period. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, DNV, EN standards and client requirements, plus driving continuous improvement across operations.

You will lead quality audits, mentor inspectors, and collaborate with engineering, project teams, and suppliers to enhance quality performance and processes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fabrication, welding, and manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading quality assurance activities within complex fabrication projects.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW.
• Experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods including radiographic, ultrasonic, and dye penetrant testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes across fabrication and welding operations.
• Lead quality audits, inspections, and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide leadership and guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, and operational teams.
• Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Analyse quality trends and customer feedback to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support risk assessments, investigations, and corrective actions where required.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Audits

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Welding processes

NDT

ISO 9001

CWI

Lead Auditor

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

CSWIP

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

Gofractional is seeking an Interim Quality Lead to provide leadership over fabrication and welding quality during a critical business period. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, DNV, EN standards and client requirements, plus driving continuous improvement across operations.

You will lead quality audits, mentor inspectors, and collaborate with engineering, project teams, and suppliers to enhance quality performance and processes.