Quality Systems Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to maintain and improve the Integrated Management System, drive audits, training, and a strong nuclear safety culture. Based at Springfields Fuels Ltd near Preston, you will report to the Management Systems Quality Manager and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes autonomy, performance improvement, and professional development within a nuclear

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting standards and translating them into practical processes.
• Experience planning, conducting, and reporting audits and assessments.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Site Licence QA arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the quality management system effectiveness and suggest improvements.
• Lead or participate in inspections and audits to support the Site Audit Programme.
• Support Site Management Systems transformation projects and change management.
• Deliver actions for non-conformances and corrective actions with investigations.
• Ensure compliance with organisational capability and nuclear baselines.
• Prepare summary reports and metrics for EHS&Q forums and meetings.
• Lead updates to the management system for latest QA revisions (NQA-1, ISO 9001, ISO 19443).

Skills

Interpret standards

Audit planning

Audit reporting

Regulatory compliance

Nuclear safety culture

Quality management

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Document control

Root cause analysis

Education

ISO 9001 (preferred)

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

Tools

ASME NQA-1

ISO 9001

ISO 19443

IAEA GSR Part 2

Job description

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring effective quality management processes, regulatory compliance, and the consistent application of best practices across the business. You will support and conduct internal audits, provide quality-related training and coaching, and promote a strong nuclear safety culture. Working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, provide guidance on quality and compliance matters, and help drive operational excellence and employee engagement. This role offers a high degree of autonomy while supporting both business performance and your ongoing professional development.

You will report to the Management Systems Quality Manager and be based at Springfields Fuels Ltd, located at the Springfields site near Preston.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the quality management system and make recommendations for improvement to ensure that core operations and project activities comply with the relevant procedures and QA arrangements.
• Lead / participate in inspections / audits in support of Site Audit Programme.
• Support the ongoing development of the Site Audit Programme.
• Support and actively participate in the Site Management Systems transformation project.
• To interact and influence QA arrangements at all levels in the organisation.
• Deliver activities in support of the Site Corrective Action program including reporting non-conformances, implementation of corrective actions and supporting investigations.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements for Organisational Capability including nuclear baselines and the management of organisational change.
• Support delivery of Management Review activities.Provide advice and support to records management activities.Prepare summary reports / metrics in support of EHS&Q Forum and Management Systems Meetings.Support application of document control arrangements.
• Take a leading role in external audits.
• Lead updates to the management system to ensure sustained compliance with the latest revisions of the following quality standards: NQA-1, ISO 9001, ISO 19443.

Skills:

• Ability to interpret standards, regulations, and organisational requirements and translate them into practical business processes and assurance activities objectives and driving performance improvements.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, conducting, and reporting audits, assessments, and surveillance activities to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with Nuclear Site Licence requirements and the associated quality assurance arrangements necessary to maintain regulatory compliance
• Knowledge and application of Quality Management principles, standards, and regulatory guidance, including ISO 9001 and nuclear industry quality requirements
• Working knowledge of the current requirements and practical application of: ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR Part 2
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including root cause analysis, corrective action management, process improvement, and performance monitoring techniques.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Traits of a Healthy Nuclear Safety

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 Years experience in a quality related role.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 (prefered), ISO14001 & ISO45001
• Membership of an appropriate Professional Membership

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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