Quality Engineer

TieTalent; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering scientific organization at the forefront of clean energy solutions. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring quality assurance and control across projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and managing supplier quality. This temporary contract position offers the chance to contribute to a globally significant mission while working in a culture of technical excellence and innovation. If you are passionate about quality and sustainability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality assurance within industrial or laboratory environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and quality assurance practices.
• Proficiency in quality tools like A3 and DMAIC.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities across operational areas.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage deviations.
• Conduct on-site inspections and develop quality metrics.

Skills

ISO9001

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Management

FMEA

DMAIC

Value Stream Mapping

Auditing

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Chartered Quality Institute Membership

Tools

Quality Performance Metrics

Job description

Job title: Quality Engineer
Job Type: Temporary Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 6-12 months with possible extension
Pay Rate: Negotiable/Competitive

About the Role

Are you passionate about shaping the future of clean energy? Do you have the quality expertise to drive continuous improvement in a pioneering scientific environment? We are recruiting on behalf of a world-leading research organisation at the forefront of the UK's nuclear fusion mission. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the clean energy solutions of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

1. Own and lead quality assurance and control activities across an operational area.
2. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and share lessons learned across teams.
3. Manage and resolve deviations, non-conformances, and quality-related issues.
4. Lead root cause investigations and corrective action processes.
5. Support quality management throughout the project delivery lifecycle.
6. Ensure supplier quality requirements are clearly defined and met.
7. Assist with FMEA development, control plans, and inspection/test planning.
8. Conduct on-site and supplier surveillance inspections.
9. Develop and report on quality performance metrics.
10. Deliver quality-related training to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

1. Degree or equivalent in an engineering or science discipline.
2. Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (or similar) preferred.
3. 5+ years in a quality assurance role within industrial, engineering, or laboratory environments.
4. Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 and QA/QC practices.
5. Familiarity with industrial codes, standards, and quality documentation.
6. Experience supporting product development and managing QA through full project lifecycles.
7. Understanding of Lifetime Quality Records and QA grading processes.
8. Proficiency in quality tools such as A3, DMAIC, and value stream mapping.
9. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
10. Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused mindset.
11. 1st or 2nd party auditing experience is desirable.

Why Join?

This is more than just a job. You'll be contributing to a globally significant mission—enabling the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. You'll also join a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and purposeful innovation.

Additional Information

Please note that applicants must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click "apply now". We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.