Quality Engineer

Mactech Energy Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactech Energy Group is seeking a Quality Engineer in Bridgwater, England, to support the Quality Management Lead. The role involves implementing quality arrangements across the HPC project lifecycle.

Candidates should have experience in the nuclear power sector, a relevant qualification, and proven skills in quality assurance. Proficiency in project delivery and data analysis is essential, along with strong communication skills in English. Knowledge of Lean 6 Sigma is also desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear sector.
• Highly experienced Quality Engineer, capable of progressing to Quality Manager Lead.
• Knowledge of nuclear site license conditions and pressure codes.

Responsibilities

• Support quality management through implementation of QA/QC arrangements.
• Assist with NCR management, manufacturing surveillance, and quality metrics.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations based on data analysis.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Quality assurance and quality control

Data analysis and reporting

Pro-active and flexible

Native-level English

Knowledge of welding and NDT

Ability to speak French

Education

HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject

Tools

Lean 6 Sigma

Job description

The Quality Engineer (QE) supports the Quality Management Lead (QML) in ensuring project quality requirements are met across the full HPC project lifecycle.

The role provides implementation and monitoring support and does not hold accountability for final quality decisions, which remain with the QML.

Principal Accountabilities

General

• Support the development of quality (QA/QC) arrangements for deployment across the HPC organisation.
• Implement key quality arrangements related to the following topics:
• Assist with PQCPs and CQAPs
• Support manufacturing surveillance and inspections
• Assist with NCR management and close out
• Support quality reporting and metrics

Knowledge & Skills

• Position requires experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality, with a solid understanding of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control in major projects across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
• Industry & Project Experience: Proven experience working on HPC and strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance, and governance in Nuclear industry.
• Experience of interfacing with project teams and with supply chain organisations.
• Analysis of data, preparing reports and making recommendations.
• Pro‑active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative.
• Native‑level English speaker (spoken and written).
• Experience & Seniority: Highly experienced Quality Engineer, operating at a senior level with capability and ambition to progress into a Quality Manager Lead role.
• Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally new build.
• Knowledge & understanding of nuclear site license conditions.
• Ability to speak French is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes
• Knowledge of Welding, Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)

Qualifications & Experience

• A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.
• Broad experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions
• Hold a professional accreditation
• Corporate Member or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute & Chartered Quality Professional
• Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies, Tools & Techniques eg. Lean 6 Sigma