Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor

VGS RPO Services; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 51,143 - 72,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Overnight accommodation

Food allowance

Extensive client portfolio

Job summary

VGS RPO Services is looking for a Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor to join on a long-term contract. The role involves visiting various Nuclear supply chain sites, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Candidates must have relevant qualifications such as CSWIP and PCNs, along with lead audit experience in related environments. The position offers £45 per hour plus additional allowances for travel and accommodation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Lead Audit experience with external Lead Audit background preferred.
• Auditing experience in Nuclear Supply Chain, Fabrication, or similar environments is essential.
• Good knowledge of Quality Management systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor across Nuclear supply chain sites.
• Conduct quality inspections and audit activities for various projects.
• Perform pre-audit visits and gap analysis for ISO 9001 qualifications.
• Submit audit reports and ensure client non-conformities are resolved.
• Maintain all quality and audit records related to activities.

Skills

CSWIP 3.1/3.2

Valid PCNs - Radiographic, DPI, MPI and UT

ISO 9001 External Auditing qualification

Lead Audit experience

Knowledge of Quality Management systems

Experience assisting & organizing audit teams

Job description

Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor – Midlands

£45 per hour (outside IR35) + mileage + overnight accommodation + food allowance + extensive & interesting client portfolio + long‑term contract work.

This would suit a contract Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor who has other clients and is looking to add to their portfolio.

Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor responsibilities include:

• Act as a Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor, visiting various Nuclear supply chain sites across the UK as required.
• Responsible for undertaking quality Inspections / audit activities for a range of projects.
• Conduct pre audit visits and gap analysis of fabricators around the UK who are looking to attain or requalify for ISO 9001
• Ensure audit reports, finding evidence and auditor notes are submitted.
• Ensure client non-conformities are closed, review and analyse client responses.
• Provide answers to any requests arising during the technical review of files.
• Ensure all quality and client records related to audit and certification activities are maintained and up to date.

Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor profile:

• CSWIP 3.1/3.2
• Previous or valid PCNs - combination of Radiographic, DPI, MPI and UT.
• IRCA Auditor (International Register of Certificated Auditors).
• Must have current & valid ISO 9001 External Auditing qualification
• 3yrs Lead Audit experience, ideally at least 1yrs' external Lead Audit background.
• Auditing experience within the Nuclear Supply Chain / Fabrication / Oil & Gas or similar environments.
• Good knowledge of Quality Management systems.
• Experience assisting & organising audit teams beneficial.

If the above Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor long‑term contract looks of interest, then please get in touch and one of our consultants will contact y