Project Quality Engineer

NES Fircroft; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Quality Engineer to oversee the planning and execution of quality management in a highly regulated industry. This contract role requires experience in the nuclear sector, knowledge of ISO standards, and responsibility for operational quality control. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong managerial skills, and the ability to generate and manage NCRs. Join a company known for its extensive expertise and comprehensive contractor support.

Qualifications

• Proven Engineering, Business Management, Manufacturing experience required.
• Lead/Internal Auditor in ISO 9001 certification.
• Experience generating and managing NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational Quality Management and Control.
• Produce contract-specific Procedures.
• Review and approve MITPs.

Skills

Nuclear Industry experience

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Experience of working in highly regulated industry

Process improvement understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance or related subject

Job description

Role Overview

Contract role – Project Quality Engineer (Inside IR35).
Location – Wolverhampton.
Client is seeking AWE and/or Nuclear experience.
The Project Quality Engineer will be responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, performance and continuous improvement of Project and Operational Quality Management and Control.
They will be responsible for day to day operational Quality Management and Control for the projects and/or processes.
The Quality Engineer role is split across two inherently linked teams to provide complete Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Responsibilities

• Project Quality Engineer
• Tendering
• Project Kick‑off
• Review of Client Specifications
• Production of Project Quality Plans
• Review / approval of MITPs
• Flow down of client Quality requirements to functions and suppliers
• Production of contract‑specific Procedures

Qualifications

• Ideally Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance or related subject
• Proven Engineering, Business Management, Manufacturing or related field
• Nuclear Industry experience required
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, EN 3834, EN1090
• Lead/Internal Auditor in ISO 9001
• NCR generation and management
• Experience of working to Quality Control Grading
• Experience of working in highly regulated industry
• Experience and understanding of process improvement

Company Background

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with engineering and technical expertise wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.