QA Engineer

BILFINGER; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a QA Engineer in Somerset to enhance asset performance across various sectors. The position involves preparing quality plans, ensuring compliance, and supporting project quality efforts. Ideal candidates will have a solid engineering background and specific QA certifications, contributing to a strong HSEQ culture within a permanent, professional role.

Qualifications

• Good engineering and QA/QC background.
• Familiarity with KPIs and performance monitoring.
• Understanding of fabrication, welding, and NDT techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Quality Plans and Inspection Plans.
• Liaise with Engineers on QA requirements for projects.
• Conduct quality audits - internal & external.

Skills

Good Engineering background

Quality Management Systems

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Computer literate

Education

CSWIP Level 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector

PCN level 2 – Radiographic Interpretation

Recognised Internal Auditor qualification

ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering

Member of Chartered Quality Institute

Job description

QA Engineer

Location: Somerset

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans and supporting QA documentation
• Provide Quality related technical support for projects / maintenance
• Review vendor/supplier Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans
• Liaise with Welding Engineers and Project Engineers in relation to submission of documentation and QA requirements for projects / maintenance
• Co-ordinate and advise guidance on material certification, welding, NDT and other quality requirements
• Co-ordinate the QA/QC Engineering function within M, E & I disciplines for BP FPS
• Liaise with 3rd party inspectors and co-ordinate the Inspection function
• Raise Continuous Improvement Forms (CIFs) as appropriate and liaise with Client’s QA departments
• Ensure all quality documentation/records are maintained within the Company’s Combined Management System (CMS)
• Ensure quality performance monitoring is maintained and reviewed accordingly against KPIs
• Contribute to the improvement and technical capabilities of the Company
• Quality Auditing – Internal & External
• Support existing, strong workshop HSE Culture

Experince and Qualifications

• Good Engineering and QA/QC background
• Knowledge and experience in Quality Management Systems
• Development of project QA documentation (Quality Plans, ITPs etc) and review of supplier QA documentation
• Knowledge and familiarity with KPIs and performance monitoring techniques
• Able to read and understand isometric drawings
• Understanding of and familiarity with pipe standards and specifications
• Radiographic interpretation
• Computer literate; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite essential
• Understanding of fabrication, welding and NDT techniques
• Good communication and report writing skills

Role Qualifications

• CSWIP Level 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
• PCN level 2 – Radiographic Interpretation
• Recognised Internal Auditor qualification
• ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering (Desirable)
• Member of Chartered Quality Institute (Desirable)

WIMS Requirements
One of the following
• Recognised Engineering Qualification (ONC / BTEC / C&G)
• JB15A / A Associate Diploma of Engineering and Advanced Certificate in Engineering

Mandatory
• CCNSG

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

General Management | Bilfinger UK Limited | Permanent | White-collar workers | Professional | HSEQ

Bilfinger UK Limited

HSEQ

Permanent

Professional

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