Quality Management Engineer Quality Assurance Services

NES Fircroft; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Quality Management Engineer for Quality Assurance Services. This role involves performing thorough assessments of vendor Quality Management Systems for compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and associated standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong communication skills, and extensive experience in quality assurance, with the ability to travel across Europe. This position offers a 12-month renewable contract with responsibilities spanning from document reviews to corrective action follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality assurance.
• Auditor training on ISO 9001 from IRCA-recognized institute.
• Proven experience auditing ISO 9001:2015 / API Q1.

Responsibilities

• Request and review vendor documents prior to assessment.
• Conduct on-site assessments of vendor Quality Management Systems.
• Issue Corrective Action Status Log and follow up on findings.

Skills

Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to travel extensively across Europe

Knowledge of design, manufacturing, and testing activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP/MAP

Job description

Position: Quality Management Engineer - Quality Assurance Services

Location: Europe based with business trips in Europe

Start Date: March 2026

Status: Contract

Duration: 12 month Renewable Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Request and review vendor documents prior to assessment; communicate comments to AOC QMD.
• Understand scope and commodity under assessment.
• Plan, prepare, and distribute assessment agenda per AOC QMD template.
• Perform on‑site assessments of vendor Quality Management Systems for compliance with ISO 9001:2015, Aramco specifications, and other standards (e.g., API 5L).
• Recommend approval status to AOC QMD management (confidential).
• Support AOC Quality Assessor during shop tours and assessments (in‑person or remote).
• Prepare Supplier Acknowledgement Form and obtain signature within one working day.
• Issue Corrective Action Status Log within two working days.
• Follow up on findings via CAR Log until resolution, including review of corrective actions and evidence.
• Prepare Assessment Package per AOC QMD template (confidential).
• Conduct desk reviews when requested and prepare packages.
• Process reports and follow up on Supplier Evaluation Workflows in SAP/MAP.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality assurance.
• Auditor training on ISO 9001 from IRCA-recognized institute.
• IRCA Lead Auditor registration preferred.
• Proven experience auditing ISO 9001:2015 / API Q1.
• Knowledge of design, manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Familiarity with key commodities: Mechanical (Static, Valve, Pump, Compressor), Electrical (Motor, Generator), Skid, Instrumentation.
• Highly desirable: familiarity with Aramco specifications and international standards (API, NACE, ASME, ISO).
• Ability to travel extensively across Europe.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.