Quality Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Assystem as a Quality Engineer and support the Hinkley Point C Quality Team by ensuring compliance with quality standards. You'll manage supplier quality, conduct investigations, and play a vital role in continuous improvement. The role offers excellent career development opportunities in a leading nuclear engineering company.

Benefits

Holiday bonuses

Employee Committee engagement

75% of managers promoted internally

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC/HNC qualification in Engineering.
• Practitioner Grade Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or equivalent.
• Auditing experience in a technical or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project-wide quality standards are met.
• Manage supplier quality and conduct investigations.
• Collect, analyse, and report quality data for insights.

Skills

Quality control principles

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

ONC/HNC qualification in Engineering

Quality qualification (e.g., IRCA Audit)

Job description

At Assystem, we are on a mission to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,750Switchers combine world-class engineering expertise with digital innovation to drive this change. As one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally, we are at the forefront of shaping the future of energy.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join a powerhouse in nuclear engineering! At Assystem, you’ll be part of one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering companies, contributing to some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the industry. We offer career progression, continuous learning, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders.

Job Description

Joining our permanent team as a Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Quality Team by ensuring project-wide quality standards are met. You will be responsible for managing supplier quality, conducting investigations, and driving continuous improvement.

• Apply quality measures across projects to maintain consistency and compliance.
• Conduct quality investigations, including root cause analysis and 5 Whys methodology.
• Ensure alignment of Project Quality Plans and Manufacturing Inspection and Test (MIT) Plans.
• Act as a key interface with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collect, analyse, and report quality data for management insights.
• Manage non-conformance issues, identify preventive actions, and drive resolutions.
• Conduct audits across projects and specific work streams.

My profile

• Apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum ONC/HNC qualification in Engineering.
• Practitioner Grade Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or equivalent.
• Formally recognised Quality qualification (e.g., IRCA Audit).
• Experience working in large-scale, regulated engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Strong understanding of managing NCR’s and ITP’s
• Auditing experience within a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience within the Nuclear, Energy, or Infrastructure sector.
• Familiarity with Lifetime Quality Records and Manufacturing Inspection Test Plans.
• Previous experience working on Hinkley Point C or similar nuclear projects.
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders across different project phases.

At Assystem, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career in one of the most exciting industries in the world. You’ll benefit from:

• Over 55 years of expertise in nuclear engineering.
• Career development opportunities—70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Attractive benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee, holiday bonuses, and more.

Join us and help shape the future of energy with a global leader in nuclear projects. Apply now!

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!