Quality Engineer

NRL; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a prestigious client in Reading. This role offers the opportunity to manage quality assurance on a high-profile project in the nuclear sector, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, relevant certifications, and a passion for quality management.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term project involvement

Opportunities for professional development

Job security due to project longevity

Qualifications

• Passion for quality engineering, especially in mechanical engineering or coating inspection.
• Experience in highly regulated environments contributing to quality management processes.
• Security clearance: BPSS and/or SC Cleared, or willingness to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Managing quality assurance to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Leading audits and inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
• Coordinating work packs and preparing weekly reports.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Mechanical Engineering

Coating Inspection

Health and Safety Procedures

Quality Management Processes

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 Certification

ICORR Level 2 with NACE Levels 1, 2 & 3 Coatings

Job description

About the Opportunity:

NRL is recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer for a prestigious client based in (Location). This role offers the chance to work on a high-profile project with a reputable company, providing professional growth and long-term stability.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Managing quality assurance to ensure standards and specifications are met.
2. Operating autonomously, reporting directly to engineering and quality management teams.
3. Leading audits and inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
4. Owning and managing Life Time Records (LTRs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
5. Coordinating work packs, quality plans, and preparing weekly reports.
6. Promoting Health, Safety, and Quality procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

What You’ll Need:

1. A passion for quality engineering, especially in mechanical engineering or coating inspection.
2. Certification as a Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015.
3. A solid engineering background, such as HNC in Mechanical Engineering or ICORR Level 2 with NACE Levels 1, 2 & 3 Coatings.
4. Experience in highly regulated environments contributing to quality management processes.
5. Expertise in managing LTRs and ITPs.
6. Security clearance: BPSS and/or SC Cleared, or willingness to obtain clearance.

Benefits:

1. Competitive hourly rate: from (Rate) to (Rate).
2. Long-term project involvement for career stability.
3. Engaging work scope within the nuclear sector.
4. Opportunities for professional development.
5. Job security due to project longevity.

Location:

• (Location) – On-site at a high-impact project.

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