Senior Quality Engineer

Morson Edge; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the nuclear sector is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer based in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will provide assurance guidance, support the Quality Manager, and lead independent quality activities. Essential qualifications include a Science or Engineering degree, alongside a solid track record in the nuclear industry. This role emphasizes quality assurance, risk assessment, and effective problem-solving within a highly regulated environment. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within a similar role in the nuclear industry.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant quality standards.
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on quality assurance processes.
• Plan and lead independent assurance activities.
• Support the Quality Manager with quality plan reviews.

Skills

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

Science/Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

We have an excellent new opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer based with our Client in Glasgow, within the nuclear industry.

Existing SC Level Security Clearance is required for this role

JOB ROLE

To provide functional advice, guidance and support to the business on all matters related to the delivery of an effective assurance programme, ensuring outputs meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for providing a 'key' support role to the Quality Manager and acting as their deputy covering agreed delegated duties and being a point of contact in times of their absence.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position requires an individual who is able to plan and lead independent assurance activities across the business, provide advice and guidance to the business on quality related matters, apply a range of tools and techniques in support of problem solving or improvement activity, and provide support and guidance in the professional development of their team.
• Provides support to the Quality Manager/Senior Quality Manager [where appropriate] in the review of Quality Plans.
• Provides coaching, advice and support in relation to quality activities in support of overall business delivery.
• Supports and advises the organisation on planning to meet standards relevant to its activities, particularly those specific to new projects and activities.
• Provides advice and guidance on the findings of independent assurance activities and reports to the organisation on levels of compliance, recommending corrective and preventive actions as appropriate.
• Reviews achievement of the quality plan and recommends preventive, corrective and improvement actions.
• Identifies risks and opportunities associated with the organisation's processes, products and services.
• Contributes to the organisation's risk and opportunity process at organisation, department and project level, focusing on quality aspects.
• Identifies risks and opportunities in the supply chain, working collaboratively with supplier organisations to resolve issues and devise improvement plans to assure a sustainable supply chain for the organisation.
• Ensuring Supplier quality arrangements are reviewed and approved/accepted in accordance with project requirements, including Customer approvals (e.g. up-front manufacturing documentation such as QCPs, weld schedules, weld procedures, NDE procedures).
• Uses a range of measurement tools and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, in order to assess and report on the organisation, department or project achievement of its quality plans, goals and target.
• Utilises appropriate techniques for controlling quality suitable to the process, product, service and business and regulatory environment.
• Supports the preparation of quality performance data, highlighting issues, trends and making recommendations for improvement. This includes the identification and implementation of relevant continual improvement plans/initiatives both internally and externally (e.g. Customers, Suppliers).
• Review of enquiry, tender and contract documentation with respect to customers' quality requirements and contract specifications, identifying any project specific requirements which fall outside the company quality system.
• Responsible for effective planning and organisation of resources to deliver on customer promise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: Science/Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

Desirable:

• Chartered member of the Quality Institute and registered on appropriate CPD scheme or Approved Auditor qualification (or has demonstrable skills and track record).
• Have a proven track record preferably gained within a similar role in the Nuclear or other highly regulated high hazard industry.
• Good working knowledge of the Nuclear industry and of all relevant quality standards and requirements.
• Good working knowledge of the Customers quality requirements where appropriate.
• Application of ISO9001 (and ISO17025 where relevant).
• Ability to investigate events using industry best-practice causal analysis tools.