supporting an engineering company to appoint a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will ensure that our Client’s final product observes the company’s quality standards. As a detail-oriented professional, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of inspection activities, the detection and resolution of problems, and the delivery of satisfactory outcomes.

Salary:                   £35k- £45k
Location:              Luton (This role is 90% office based and 10% in the factory or visiting customers/suppliers’ sites)
Duration:             perm/ full-time
Requirements:  UK passport holder; a Full Driving Licence; experience in contract reviews, technical documentation and ITP writing; Good Knowledge of Pressure boundary Design codes
  
Job responsibilities:

• Review of enquiry/Order documents and preparation of summary QA/QC documentation as part of quotation submission.
• Purchase text checking and amending to Requirements.
• Preparation and maintenance of product specifications and process procedures, including monitoring approval records (Agility System).
• Control of contract quality plans and monitor live QP’s for daily status.
• Control of CAPA’s, ECR’s, Permits and Concessions
• Certification checks and stamped sign off against standards and HT PO text.
• Control of Sub- Contract deliveries monitoring progress, compliance, and due dates.
• Maintenance and control of weld & welder qualifications where appropriate with the welding Engineer.
• Ensuring changes in specifications are reflected in accordance with Engineering Manager’s requirements.
• Monitoring and incorporating changes to QA compliance incorporating relevant design codes (ASME ,IBR, PED, API, Norsok etc.)
• Provide quality support to Sales, Operations, Production Engineering, Manufacturing and Test.
• Participation or leading quality improvement projects.
• Participation in supplier and internal and external QA audit activity.
• Material certification checking against material standards.
• Approval of suppliers ITP’s and procedures.
• Reviewing HT procedures, amending and writing.

Desirable knowledge/ experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a QAE role (heavy industry)
• Knowledge of Pressure boundary Design codes (ASME,IBR, PED, API, Norsok etc.)
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.
• Able to Review of Customer Technical specifications to create an IPT? QP for materials/Manufacture and Test.
• Experience in Microsoft word, Excel, EPICOR.
• Experience in procedure writing.
• UK Passport Holder (not dual)
• A Full Driving Licence
• Experience in large Electrical Motors and Submersible Pumps (Rotating equipment).
• Aerospace Specifications Knowledge or MoD/BAE/ Rolls Royce Specification Knowledge.
• Knowledge of GS3001 (RR Supplier Quality Management system requirements).
• PCN/SNT Knowledge (NDT Level III)
• BPSS clearance (security)
• NNPPI clearance (security)
• ISO 19443 Nuclear requirements (knowledge)
• Epicor System Knowledge (Job planning)
• Knowledge of ISO 90001.
• Internal & External Auditing experience

Why work for our Client?

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Flexible working scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays
• Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance
• Hybrid working policy for select roles
• Recognition reward schemes
• Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.)
• Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Range of employee discounts (including gyms, high street and online retailers)