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Quality Engineer

Role Reference: JP00002860

Location: Somerset Energy Innovation Centre, Bridgwater

Arrangement: Permanent

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

Job Purpose / Overview

The role of the Quality Engineer (QE) - CFSI is to proactively manage Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Item (CFSI) arrangements in NNB by ensuring that there are adequate and appropriate arrangements implemented to manage the following aspects of CFSI in our Supply Chain:

CFSI Prevention: Ensure NNB has clear anti-CFSI requirements identified in our arrangements with awareness throughout the Project Teams. Ensure that Suppliers responsibilities have been defined and that Suppliers have implemented appropriate QMS arrangements to manage CFSI in their organisation with effective flow down to their Supply Chain.

CFSI Detection: Have oversight of the continuous process that is carried out during the manufacturing, delivery, construction, installation and commissioning phases of the project. Detection is achieved by using a combination of audit, surveillance and inspection carried out by suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) throughout the project life cycle.

CFSI Resolution: Assist in the management of the resolution process activated when a CFSI event is detected either by the internal detection process or via an external third party advising of a potential CFSI event. Within 24 hours of the event notification an Event Alert should be raised. This action should trigger a series of internal and external stakeholder reviews that enable an informed decision to be made regarding the event. If the decision confirms a CFSI event has occurred CFSI investigation will commence

The QE CFSI role has both internal and external aspects with requirements to interface with stakeholders from NNB and our Supply Chain. Delivery of CFSI briefings will be a key feature of the role to build awareness of the risks and mitigations required.

The role includes supporting and conducting CFSI assessments with Suppliers to understand and measure their CFSI risk profile.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the development of CFSI arrangements for deployment across NNB
• Coach and train NNB quality Teams in CFSI
• Coach and train Supplier Teams in CFSI
• Conduct CFSI Assessments with Suppliers
• Investigate and report on potential CFSI issues
• Lead or support the resolution of confirmed CFSI
• Share learning & good practices across the supply chain

Primary accountability

• Provide regular CFSI reporting to Internal Stakeholders
• Maintenance of CFSI related information and data on NNB platforms.

Dimensions

• Day to day reporting to the Supplier Audit and CFSI Manager
• No direct reports

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• HNC / HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification
• First-hand experience in ensuring compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 19443
• Position requires academic background or understanding of Quality Management, including best practice for deployment by large, complex and contract-led organisations
• An understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control within Manufacturing, major projects or organisations
• Good understanding of the risks and impact of CFSI in complex manufacturing supply chains
• Demonstrable experience in Continuous Improvement with a sound knowledge of manufacturing improvement techniques
• Appetite for regular, solo international travelling
• The ability to influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to support and implement practical solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others
• Confident and articulate communicator, able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, able to speak and present material to a large audience
• Able to interface between project teams and with supply chain organisations
• A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others
• Pro-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative
• Fluent in English language
• Excellent written English
• Excellent IT skills - MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work effectively and consistently with Office 365 SharePoint and Teams collaboration platforms

Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share SchemeSalary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service, 31 days after 10 years' service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible hybrid & agile working

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.