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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Market leader

  • Location: Plymouth
  • Salary: competitive per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: Engineering
  • Contact: Emma Bainbridge
  • Contact Email: e.bainbridge@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Start Date: asap
  • Expiry Date: 05 January 2022
  • Job Ref: BBBH77659_1637766822

We're looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (SQAE) to join us at HMNB Devonport, one of the largest naval bases in Western Europe.

As the SQAE you will be supporting the Programme and Project Delivery Teams, as the Programme Quality Lead, during the defined lifecycle phases from Start-Up to Handover as they design, manufacture, construction, install and commission the new or upgraded facilities required to support the planned maintenance activities on both submarines and warships.

You will be responsible for:

  • Providing support to Projects at an early stage to define appropriate quality requirements,
  • To assure Life Time Records (LTRs) provide effective evidence that the design intent of plant, equipment and Infrastructure has been achieved,
  • Providing advice to Suppliers and Subcontractors on producing the required Life Time Records (LTRs) and undertake reviews to provide assurance that the records meet specified requirements,
  • Interfacing with and providing advice to Project Management, Engineering and construction Disciplines on project Quality related matters,
  • Review & provide improvements into Project deliverable documentation,

You will have:

  • Certification as a Lead Auditor or have significant previous experience in auditing systems, processes, products or suppliers. (Preferably BS EN ISO 9001).

NVQ Level 4 or recognised professional status or significant experience in relevant engineering discipline with NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline.

  • Experience of Quality Planning for products or projects relative to the full Project or Product Lifecycle (APQP / PPAP),
  • A recognised professional qualification in Quality Management or equivalent experience of working as part of or leading a quality management team,
  • Nuclear sector experience (desirable)
  • Knowledge / Experience of quality management systems and their requirements (Preferably BS EN ISO 9001),

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Certification as a Lead Auditor or have significant previous experience in auditing systems, processes, products or suppliers. (Preferably BS EN ISO 9001).
  • An NVQ Level 4 or recognised professional status or significant experience in relevant engineering discipline with NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience of Quality Planning for products or projects relative to the full Project or Product Lifecycle (APQP / PPAP),
  • A recognised professional qualification in Quality Management or equivalent experience of working as part of or leading a quality management team,
  • Nuclear sector experience preferred,
  • Experience delivering quality on infrastructure contracts.

The package:

  • You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.

How to apply:

  • This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader so if you're interested in learning more please send your CV by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

*** Please note this role requires UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***

JAM Recruitment is acting as an employment agency with regards to this position.

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