Quality Engineer

Capula; Stone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Stone is seeking a Quality and Safety Engineer to provide quality assurance and health and safety support across the company. The role involves managing compliance with standards, conducting audits, and supporting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has over five years of related experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to travel. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working and health care.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Pension

Life assurance policy

Private health care

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar role.
• Fully conversant with ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 45001.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure management system compliance with standards and regulations.
• Contribute to business planning for continuous improvement.
• Manage and lead external client and third party audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the Dalkia EDF Group,has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we've always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

At Capula, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is celebrated in all its forms. We actively encourage applications from individuals of minority backgrounds, underrepresented groups, and those with disabilities. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Summary of Role:

Reporting to the Quality and Safety Manager, the Quality and Safety Engineer (QA&SE) will be a member of the QESH team and will be responsible for providing quality assurance and health and safety support across the whole business. The QA&SE will principally provide business wide support on quality and safety & health but will also be required to provide a level of support on environment and security matters from time to time. The QA role will cover discussions with customers, setting up of QA systems as required, QA inspections, review and approval of documentation and involvement in designing design and assembly processes. The Safety role will cover risk assessment, systems of work, investigations and the production of policy and procedure. Both aspects of the role will require some travel to site or suppliers as required, the production of documentation, production of metrics and liaison with group companies.

Previous experience of working in a nuclear supply chain or other highly regulated industry would be advantageous.

The responsibilities will cover Capula offices, manufacturing facilities and customers sites; for ensuring relevant regulations and standards are adhered to; for preparing and analysing reports for board meetings and for contributing to and developing business plans, policies, strategies and objectives to ensure continual system improvement and effectiveness.

Role Description:

• To ensure the management system is compliant with current standard, regulations, and client requirements
• To ensure policies and strategies meet client requirements and practices
• To contribute and support to the business planning for continuous improvement, efficiency and effectiveness
• To participate and analyse the company audit and assessment processes
• To participate in the personnel development and competency of the QESH team
• To manage and lead all external client and third party company audits and assessments
• As required play an active role in Imtech HSEQ Steering Group development activities.

Essential Requirements:

• To have a minimum of five years' experience in a similar role
• To be fully conversant with ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 45001
• To have excellent interpersonal skills as success in this role requires continual liaison with employees, the management team, clients and external suppliers
• To understand and have experience of the markets in which Capula operates
• To be able to prioritise effectively and be capable of simultaneously dealing with conflicting issues
• Full UK driving license with a willingness to travel when necessary (although the role is based at Stone)
• The ability to gain SC Clearance.

Desirable Requirements

• To have an awareness and understanding of the automation systems development
• To be conversant with security requirements
• To have an awareness and understanding of the ISO 27001 Information Security Management standard
• To have a broad awareness of Functional Safety related system development
• Safety Qualification - NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Good standard of education, preferably to degree level, with membership of a relevant institute (CQA, IOSH, IEMA)

Personal Qualities:

• Articulate and have good communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Attention to detail with a good safety ethos
• Proficient IT skills (MS Word/Excel et)

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Pension
• Life assurance policy
• Private health care
• Salary sacrifice programme
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Support in achieving professional status (e.g. IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees are covered

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We are currently only working with our preferred suppliers.

To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail [e-mail] with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.