Quality Engineer

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract role in Thatcham. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Quality Manager and Construction Teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards and managing supply chain audits. Ideal applicants will possess over five years of relevant quality assurance experience, strong auditing skills, and a background in civil engineering or similar industries. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in various quality management tasks and contribute to continuous improvement processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance.
• Experience in Civil Nuclear, Defence or COMAH sites is advantageous.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ITP and provide input on audits.
• Manage supply chain quality and conduct performance assessments.
• Oversee continuous improvement initiatives and report on deficiencies.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Continuous Improvement

Auditing

Education

Internal and lead auditor qualifications

Job description

Our Client has a requirement for a Quality Engineer, who will be required to work on a contractbasis in Thatcham.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• The role will be working closely with the Quality Manager
• Working closely with the Construction Teams to ensure ITP compliance
• Compilation of Lifetime Records concurrently with construction works
• Be the key point of contact for all 3rd party Audits
• Mange the current Quality certifications – Develop the Internal audit schedules and implement them.
• Manage the Supply Chain Quality, inclusive of all pre-qualification assessments, supply chain audits, supply chain performance and general day-to-day management of the supply chain. Monitor the selection of and management systems of suppliers and subcontractors as part of Vendor assessment, to assure the company and its customers of the competence of suppliers and subcontractors
• Management the reporting via of Project Improvements Notices, Defects and Non-Conformances to enable continuous improvement. Assist with resolution of any Quality related issues arising liaising with internal and external parties as necessary.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• 5 Years’ Experience in Quality Assurance, preferably from a M&E / Welding / Fabrication / Civil background in a Quality Manager/Engineers role.
• Experience of working on Civil Nuclear, Defence or COMAH sites is preferable but not essential
• Internal and lead auditor qualifications
• Experience of leading 3rd party Audits BSEN ISO 9001 2015
• Experience of carrying out Internal audits
• Experience of supplier audits
• Ability to generate Quality procedures work instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Able to interact and influence at all levels in the organisation and in Clients/Third party organisations
• Ability to prioritise task execution in the context of tight programme constraints
• Ability to analyse situations objectively
• Good negotiating and conflict resolution skills

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Quality Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

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