Quality Control Lead – Shipbuilding & Marine Structures

Navantia UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Opportunity to work on projects

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Ashford is seeking a Quality Coordinator to lead project Quality Control in a shipbuilding environment. This role involves overseeing inspections, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements within a skilled quality team. Candidates should have experience in Quality Assurance and knowledge of ISO standards. The position offers competitive salary, pension, and 31 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Control or Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110/2105, and defence standards.
• Familiarity with welding standards and NDT methods (UT, MPI, DPI).
• Comfortable with digital tools, including QMS platforms.
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills.
• Certified Quality Auditor or similar qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of Quality teams.
• Monitor and verify inspection results.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and defence standards.
• Identify opportunities for quality performance improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.

Skills

Quality Control or Assurance

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Welding standards familiarity

NDT methods knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)

Tools

QMS platforms

Traceability systems

Job description

A leading shipbuilding company in Ashford is seeking a Quality Coordinator to lead project Quality Control in a shipbuilding environment. This role involves overseeing inspections, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements within a skilled quality team. Candidates should have experience in Quality Assurance and knowledge of ISO standards. The position offers competitive salary, pension, and 31 days of holiday.