Quality Control Engineer

NG Bailey Engineering; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension with 8% employer contribution

Private healthcare

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NG Bailey Engineering in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support major projects in Cumbria, focusing on our Barrow-in-Furness framework.

You will drive quality assurance, ensure regulatory and customer requirements, and champion a Right First Time culture across project delivery, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Proven QA experience in engineering, construction, or major projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills for engagement at all levels.
• Proficient with MS Office and quality management tools/systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all project activities meet contractual, regulatory, and company quality standards.
• Develop and maintain inspection, test, and quality plans aligned to customer requirements.
• Oversee document control, configuration management, and technical submissions.
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide assurance across the full project lifecycle and report quality performance.

Skills

ISO 9001

QA in engineering

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office & quality systems

Job description

Quality Control Engineer

Barrow-in-Furness – Permanent

About the Role

We're looking for a Quality Control Engineer to join our team supporting major projects in Cumbria, with a key focus on our framework in Barrow-in-Furness.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring that all products, services, and project deliverables meet stringent regulatory, legislative, and customer requirements. You'll work at the heart of project delivery, driving quality assurance, strengthening compliance, and championing a Right First Time culture.

What you'll be doing

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all project activities meet contractual, regulatory, and company quality standards
• Develop and maintain inspection, test, and quality plans aligned to customer requirements
• Oversee document control, configuration management, and technical submissions
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Project Assurance

• Deliver progressive assurance across the full project lifecycle
• Ensure inspections, testing, and handover documentation are completed and compliant
• Provide clear reporting on quality performance, risks, and trends

Stakeholder & Team Engagement

• Act as a key member of the project team, providing expert quality guidance
• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
• Promote a proactive quality culture across all teams and contractors

Risk & Improvement

• Identify and mitigate quality-related risks
• Capture and share lessons learned across projects and the wider business
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption

Supply Chain Quality

• Monitor and report on supply chain quality performance
• Support suppliers in delivering against quality expectations and plans

What We're Looking For

Experience & Skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management best practice
• Experience in quality assurance within engineering, construction, or major projects
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills – confident engaging at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality systems

What we're looking for in this individual

• A safety-first mindset with a commitment to high standards
• Ability to influence and engage teams and stakeholders
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering excellence

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• day per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits
• Car/Car allowance