Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for its modern Fuel Fabrication Facility in Preston, UK. The role involves ensuring product compliance with quality standards and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, experience in Quality Assurance, and knowledge of Statistical Process Control. Competitive remuneration and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Life insurance

DC Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Peer-to-peer recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in training staff in Quality Assurance Engineering duties.
• Technical ability to gain a deep understanding of the relevant plant processes.
• Applicants must be able to work in a controlled area.

Responsibilities

• Certification of product to meet technical specifications.
• Provide advice on non-conforming product and manage documentation.
• Support auditing of external parties and customer surveillance engineers.

Skills

Quality Assurance Engineering

Statistical Process Control

Continuous Improvement

Education

Engineering Degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent experience

Job description

Westinghouse Springfields Business is looking to fill a vacancy working as Quality Assurance Engineer in a key part of a well-supported team in a diverse environment within the one of the most modern Fuel Fabrication Facilities in the World. The future for the business is extremely exciting with the opportunity to challenge themselves to provide Quality Assurance activities for existing customers contracts and also an increasing portfolio for new orders and new customers whilst ensuring that we continue to work toward safer standards and higher quality and identify new opportunities for carrying out daily improvement opportunities.

You will provide the opportunity to work in new markets including Reprocessed Uranium Fuel, HALEU/LEU+ fuel and other next-generation fuel types. The business has experience developing employees into senior positions in the organisation and outside the organisation and you would be at the forefront of Nuclear Fuels Engineering in the U.K.

You will ensure that Product is being manufactured meets the requirements of the Quality Management System, Process Parameters and Customer Specification Requirements.

You will report to the QA Lead & Improvements Manager and be located at Springfields Fuels Site. This is an onsite position.

Key Responsibilities

• Certification of product to confirm it meets the requirements of a technical specification determined by our customer or internal technical team
• Provide advice and decisions on potential non-conforming product, Quality Reviewer for related CAP's (Corrective Action Process), managing documentation (i.e., inspection schedules), and oversight of plant qualifications
• Carry out 'in process monitoring' and 'statistical process control' to ensure manufacturing parameters are maintained within a predetermined window
• Support the auditing of external parties and accompanying the customer surveillance engineers along with attending customer Quality Meetings
• Support our CAP to carry out corrective actions & carrying out first line quality investigations
• Help maintain certification to ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Assist the Quality Manager with defining, measuring, and improving Key Performance Indicators based around the 5 pillars of Safety, Quality, Cost, People and Delivery

Qualifications

• Typically Engineering Degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
• Experience in train staff in Quality Assurance Engineering duties.
• Technical ability to gain deep understanding of the relevant plant processes
• Applicants must be able to work in a controlled area
• Ideally knowledge and experience in quality / operations management but other candidates will be considered
• Experience of Statistical Process Control (SPC), trending & statistics evaluation· Continuous Improvement experience such as Green Belt, Black Belt, Six Sigma etc.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting Westinghouse UK Nuclear | Westinghouse.

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • DC Pension plan
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability.

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