Quality Engineer (RSO)

The Quality Engineer (QE) plays a key role in supporting client projects by delivering highquality management assurance and control services.

Their primary purpose is to provide clear evidence that both the client and supply chain are meeting all contracted quality requirements across assigned programmes and projects.

Their secondary purpose is to support wider programme quality arrangementsensuring programme-wide standards are met project-specific requirements are properly established and quality is effectively implemented across all activities.

This role works closely with project teams and the supply chain to ensure consistent reliable delivery of quality outcomes.

Dimensions (Contextual Information) 
Dependent on specific client requirements

• Act as an embedded member of the programme/project team supporting the application of project-specific quality activities as directed by the clients line manager ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Maintain clearly defined quality arrangements that support safe efficient and rightfirsttime delivery.
• Maintain Project Quality Plans and MIT Plans in a consistent and controlled manner.
• Conduct surveillance and inspection activities across client sites and subcontractor facilities.
• Capture analyse and report on quality metrics to support accurate unambiguous management reporting.
• Manage the nonconformance process ensuring timely closure identification of preventative actions and maximisation of project-wide learning.
• Conduct cross-project and workstream audits as required.

Principal Accountabilities

The Quality Engineer is accountable to the Client for:

• Delivering daytoday quality management activities in line with direction from the Clients Quality Director personal objectives or task orders.
• Reviewing quality records to support oversight and provide assurance that outputs meet specified requirements.
• Supporting the review and acceptance of Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans submitted by the supply chain.
• Assisting the Client in establishing effective manufacturing and site surveillance programmes aligned to identified risks.
• Ensuring appropriate controls are in place for the management of Quality Records and End of Reports from subcontractors.
• Supporting the close-out of nonconformances including root cause analysis and the application of preventative actions across the project.
• Supporting Client and subcontractor Quality Auditors to ensure audit findings are resolved promptly within the MDT and supply chain.
• Ensuring active participation in programme and project risk reviews opportunity assessments and lessonslearned activities.
• Participating in investigations relating to quality issues.

Qualifications :

• Experience in a relevant engineering or quality role.
• Experience working on large-scale projects ideally within the nuclear or other heavily regulated sectors with strong knowledge of product/project quality and an associated engineering discipline.
• A collaborative proactive team player with a solid understanding of quality control principles and project-based process management.
• Strong awareness of operating within an international quality environment.
• Demonstrated experience assuring compliance with national and international standards such as GSR3 ISO 9001 ISO 19443 ISO 3834 and EN 10204.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions LC6 and LC17 and ONR TAG 077.
• Experience planning and conducting internal and supplier audits.
• Ability to carry out inspections to appropriate technical standards (e.g. pressurised systems).
• Skilled in reviewing Quality Records including material certification and CFSI documentation.
• Strong capability in analysing quality data across multiple levels of the organisation.
• Able to influence challenge constructively and gain acceptance from key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Experience using a range of quality tools and techniques such as histograms SPC and causeandeffect analysis.
• Highly proactive flexible and able to plan and work independently across a broad range of issues to drive quality performance.
• Fluent in English with French language skills desirable.
• Mechanical or Civils engineering experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Practitioner Grade Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or equivalent membership of a recognised engineering institute.
• Formally recognised Quality qualification e.g. IRCA Audit certification.
• Minimum ONC/HNC qualification preferably in engineering.
• IRCA Registered Auditor (role specific).
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification (role specific).
• Internationally recognised NDT qualifications in Radiography Dye Penetrant Magnetic Particle and/or Ultrasonics (role specific).

Additional Information :

As this is a front-line site delivery role there is a necessity to work flexibility working under the time pressure of the schedule in order to unblock technical issues to allow continuity of work by the installation teams.

 Why Apply

Join Assystem and be part of the energy transition working on one of the most significant nuclear projects in the world. Youll gain valuable experience collaborate with international teams and play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy engineering.

• Work on a landmark project
• International exposure and collaboration
• Influence quality strategy at scale
• High-impact role within a global supply chain
• Opportunity to leave a lasting legacy

Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours 
Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days paid annual leave bank holidays option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line Mental health financial & legal help

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 peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time