QA Engineer

SeAH Wind; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Middlesbrough seeks a QA Engineer to ensure product quality and compliance with the highest standards. The role involves supporting quality initiatives, managing audits, and collaborating on quality management strategies. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field, quality certifications, and experience in the energy sector. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, group life insurance, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave and 8 bank holidays

Group Life Insurance (4x Salary)

Medicash Cash Healthcare Plan

5% pension employer contributions

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality management activities within energy or construction sectors.
• Desirable: Experience of implementing Integrated Systems.
• Excellent knowledge of world-class quality methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support quality initiatives by enhancing quality management strategies.
• Collaborate on deployment of Quality Management Systems.
• Conduct internal and external audits for quality compliance.

Skills

Quality certification

Experience in quality management

Knowledge of Six Sigma

Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices

Expert in Quality Management Systems

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Location: Middlesbrough, Teesworks. Hours Per Week: 39. Salary: c£50k + Benefits. Closing date: 25/09/2025. Department: Quality. Job reference: 000216.

Are you enthusiastic about the idea of joining the world's largest Monopile Factory? Your contribution will be crucial in building the foundations for a future with Net Zero emissions. Your role as a QA Engineer will be integral to the success of this ambitious venture. Are you passionate about quality and continuous improvement? Join our team as a Quality Management Specialist and play a key role in ensuring our products and processes meet the highest standards!

Responsibilities

• Support quality initiatives by implementing and enhancing quality management strategies, processes, and systems.
• Collaborate with other leads to direct the deployment and improvement of Quality Management Systems, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements.
• Develop processes that comply with applicable regulations and anticipate regulatory conditions.
• Deploy quality metrics and lead efforts to track them accurately.
• Drive standardization, methodology development, and supplier empowerment programs for continuous improvement in quality programs.
• Champion the development and management of essential quality operation processes.
• Manage and audit the supply chain for critical components and supplies.
• Assist with Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and documentation requirements per client specifications.
• Provide assistance, training, and communicate company quality policies to all staff; offer information and guidance to the management team.
• Conduct internal and external audits, identifying and communicating areas for corrective or improvement action.
• Manage the non-conformance process, including investigations using 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and 8D methodologies, and review material certifications before submission to the documents team.
• Implement, maintain, and audit plant systems, processes, and procedures in line with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Monitor the effectiveness of quality programs to ensure compliance with business principles, policies, and company standards.

Qualifications And Skills

• Educated to degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Quality certification such as auditor, PCQI or similar.
• Experience: Proven experience in Quality management activities within the energy, renewable energy, natural resources or construction management sector.
• Desirable Experience: Experience of implementing Integrated Systems.
• Excellent knowledge of world-class quality assurance and manufacturing methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
• Solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Expert knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

Benefits

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Benefit from Group Life Insurance (4x Salary).
• Access to Medicash Cash Healthcare Plan (claim cash back for Dental and Optician).
• 5% pension employer contributions, min 3% employee.
• Be a part of our success story.
• Work in a brand-new facility.
• Engage in innovative processes.
• Secure permanent employment.
• Opportunities for progression.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Embrace shift working, with potential consideration for part-time roles.

At SeAH Wind we are committed to developing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our aim is to build a workplace that attracts the most talented people and creates an environment that fosters courtesy and mutual respect. All applications will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We know that getting this right is crucial for us to live our values: Honest, Passionate and Professional. Simply put, SeAH Wind value you – whoever you are.