Senior Quality Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company in Bridgwater is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure quality excellence across client projects. The role involves managing compliance, conducting audits, and leading quality analyses to maintain rigorous standards in the nuclear sector. Ideal candidates have experience in regulated environments, familiarity with ISO standards, and strong analytical skills. Join us to contribute to pioneering projects in the energy transition sector.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Holiday bonuses

Ongoing training opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or regulated sectors with expertise in quality management.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, GS-R-3, and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client and supply-chain compliance with quality requirements.
• Manage Manufacturing Inspection & Test Plans.
• Lead quality surveillance activities at sites.

Skills

Nuclear or regulated sectors quality management

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Process mapping experience

IRCA Registered Lead Auditor qualification

Strong understanding of quality tools

Education

Engineering HNC/Diploma or apprenticeship in an engineering discipline

Job description

Company Description

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers combine historical engineering expertise with digital technologies to lead this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers? Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects and join a community committed to innovation and excellence in engineering.

Job Description

The Job Mission
As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will drive quality excellence across client projects, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality requirements in the nuclear sector. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring client and supply-chain compliance with quality requirements through robust oversight and auditing.
• Managing Manufacturing Inspection & Test Plans and Life-Time Quality Records.
• Leading quality surveillance activities at client and subcontractor sites across the UK and internationally.
• Facilitating non-conformance resolution and conducting root cause analyses.
• Supporting risk and opportunity reviews while embedding lessons learned.
• Leading supplier and internal audits to maintain quality benchmarks.
• Analyzing quality data to inform project management decisions effectively.
• Preparing comprehensive quality reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or regulated sectors with expertise in quality management.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, GS-R-3, and relevant standards.
• Process mapping experience.
• IRCA Registered Lead Auditor qualification.
• Strong understanding of quality tools (e.g., SPC, Histograms).

• Desired Skills

• Practitioner Grade CQI membership or equivalent.
• Engineering HNC/Diploma or apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• NDT qualifications (e.g., Level II/III in Radiography, Ultrasonics).
• Multilingual abilities, especially French.
• CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector certification.

Additional Information

Why join the Switchers community?

Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

Attractive social benefits: an engaging and dynamic Employee Committee (CE), holiday bonuses...

Ongoing training throughout your career. Numerous career opportunities: 70% of our managers come from internal promotions!

1 to 2 days of remote work per week.

Join us to shape the future of energy engineering with a global leader in nuclear projects. Apply now and become a part of our innovative team!

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.