Quality Engineer (Permanent)

Morson International are pleased to be working with our Client who has current requirements for Quality Engineers for a Nuclear site in Kent.

Role Overview
The Quality Engineer will provide positive leadership on quality matters within the Site Project Teams and promote the adoption of best practice to promote a culture that delivers positive commitment to quality and engages all employees in continuous improvement.


Your role will include, but will not be restricted to the following:
Job Description
* To monitor and report on the effectiveness of the quality management system and to make recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
* To ensure project activities comply with relevant procedures and QA requirements.
* Accountable to the Project Portfolio Manager, with functional responsibilities to Investment Delivery Quality Lead.
* Compile a Surveillance Plan to address Quality related risks associated with the project portfolio.
* Carrying out surveillances to the agreed plan of Project and Contractor Quality Plans, policies & procedures.
* Reviewing, commenting on and assisting with the mark-up of Quality Plans, Quality Programmes and Project Definition Documents as part of the IDP process.
* Assisting Project Managers in carrying out surveillance and inspection visits to manufacturers and subcontractors on or off site as required.

Acting as team champion for Quality Assurance by...
* Being first point of contact with Station QA Group.
* Ensuring the project activities comply with Corporate Quality standards & procedures.
* Acting as first point of contact for advice on Quality Plans and Quality arrangements.
* Assisting Project Managers in establishing quality management arrangements at the beginning of a project and maintaining them through the project life cycle.
* Maintaining awareness of relevant procedures and disseminating information on requirements, changes and updates by establishing and maintaining links with Investment Delivery Quality Lead and the Quality Peer Group.
* Identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities within the Quality Management System.
* Assisting in maintaining supplier & contractor quality arrangements including monitoring of their plans, method statements and other procedures.
* Monitoring and supporting change management including technical queries and concessions.
* Maintaining and logging of surveillance close outs, non-conformities and associated trend analysis.
* Complete a monthly report on quality performance identifying good practices and any deteriorating trends to the PPM and the ID QA Process Lead.
* Supporting the PPM with governance checks on the quality aspects of Gate approval submissions under the IDP process.
* Assisting with document control issues, including project management.


Person Specification
* HNC in a Technical Discipline or equivalent.
* Recognised BS EN ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training completed.
* Ideally certified as a IRCA Lead Auditor
* Demonstrated proficiency in auditing and surveillance of client and contractor activities.
* The candidate should be aware of the Site Licence requirements on quality assurance and arrangements required to ensure compliance.
* Demonstrate proficiency in Quality Management standards and guidelines including the current versions of BS EN IS0 9001.
* Working knowledge of the current versions of IAEA.GSR-3&2, BS EN ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001.
* Able to demonstrate proficiency in Quality Management practices, methods and processes.
* Ideally the candidate will have experience within Projects Quality Management, ideally within the Nuclear Industry or other similar regulated environments.


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