Quality Engineer — Nuclear & Defence Projects

NRL; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group in Reading is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support a major engineering project across Civil Nuclear and Defence sectors. You will coordinate quality activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design and procurement to construction, commissioning and handover.

The role involves developing ITPs, QPs, and quality documentation, managing supply chain quality, audits, non-conformances, and liaising with clients and suppliers to ensure compliance and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Experience in Civil Nuclear and Defence environments.
• Experience conducting supplier and internal audits.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 audits.
• Strong experience developing quality procedures, ITPs and Project Quality Plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and ensure ITPs meet project requirements.
• Compile and maintain Lifetime Records with construction activities.
• Communicate quality requirements to suppliers.
• Manage supply chain quality and supplier performance.
• Lead non-conformances and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Produce quality documents including ITPs, QPs and work instructions.
• Oversee quality planning for manufacturing and on-site installation.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support ISO 9001 audits.
• Review manufacturing documentation and approvals.
• Support Client Feedback processes when required.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Quality planning

Audits

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

NRL Group in Reading is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support a major engineering project across Civil Nuclear and Defence sectors. You will coordinate quality activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design and procurement to construction, commissioning and handover.

The role involves developing ITPs, QPs, and quality documentation, managing supply chain quality, audits, non-conformances, and liaising with clients and suppliers to ensure compliance and continuous