Principal Quality Engineer

Company Description

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Job Description

As our business continues to grow, we have a strategic requirement to hire a Principal Quality Engineer focusing on supplier audits and development.

The Principal Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in supporting client projects through providing engineering support, quality management and control services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the UK energy transition. If you value equality, diversity and inclusion with a flair for innovation and enjoy challenging the status quo, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities to include.

• Support Client Projects by providing quality assurance, management, and control services within Multi-Discipline Teams.
• Ensure Client and supply-chain adherence to contracted quality requirements and to support Client Programmes in meeting overall project quality standards.
• Oversee Manufacturing Inspection and Test (MIT) Plans, quality records, NCR facilitation, root cause analysis, and audits, both on Client Sites and at subcontractor locations in the UK and overseas.
• Collaborate closely with project functions and the supply chain to ensure consistent, safe, and efficient project quality, prioritizing Nuclear Safety.
• Assess supplier capability to meet current and future business needs.
• Establish and lead Quality Assurance and Manufacturing/Site Surveillance plans to address identified risks.
• Assist Quality Auditors in resolving audit findings within the supply chain.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum of 10 years post-academic experience, with 5 years preferably in the nuclear or highly regulated sector.
• Proficient in improvement techniques like 8D, PDCA, RCA, Kaizen, and process mapping.
• Experience in large, regulated projects with a focus on product/project quality.
• Proven team leader and player with strong quality assurance and process management skills.
• Knowledge of GS-R-3, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, ISO 3834, EN 10204; working knowledge of Licence Conditions LC6, LC17, and ONR TAG 077.
• Experienced in planning and conducting internal and supplier audits, and reviewing quality records.
• Ability to analyze quality data and use quality tools like histograms, SPC, and cause-and-effect.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Member Grade Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
• Qualified to (preferably engineering) HNC/Diploma/C&G Graduate level as a minimum.
• IRCA Registered Lead Auditor (Role Specific).

Additional Information

The post holder will be a direct report to the Quality Function management structure within the Client Project Team and as such will fulfil a key role to ensure compliance and maintenance with quality arrangements across all aspects of project execution.

The Assystem position of Senior Quality Engineer aligns to the NNB/HPC Client roles of:

Senior Quality Engineer (On-site & Off-site);

Surveillance Engineer (On-site & Off-site);

Bulk Inspector (On-site & Off-site);

LTQR Manager;

Senior NCR Facilitator;

Senior Auditor.

Security clearance:

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK BPSS security.

What do we have to offer?

📈 Continuous professional development opportunities through a learning-focused company that prioritizes training throughout your career.

💥 Access to innovative projects, providing a stimulating and rewarding experience.

💥 A company culture based on collaboration, mutual support, fostering a positive and motivating work environment.

💥 Compensation policies aimed at encouraging and rewarding individual investment and teamwork.

💥 Flexibility and work-life balance through flexible work policies and employee support programs.

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.