Quality Management Lead

Quality Management Lead 1079CW Hinkley Point C, Somerset Long Term Contract, Full-time £353.87 PAYE - £494.25 UmbrellaJob Purpose / Overview The role of the Quality Management Lead (QML) is to ensure project quality requirements are complied with across the full project life-cycle (Contract award, Design, Procurement, Manufacture, Test, Shipping, Construction/Installation, Test/Commission and Contract close out). The primary purpose of the QML role is to ensure supply-chain adherence to the contracted quality assurance and quality control requirements. QMLs sit within the Quality Department and are deployed to Areas/Programmes to serve this primary purpose. Day to day reporting is to the Quality Delivery Manager (QDM) who sets out their Area/Programme quality requirements in conjunction with the QML and Project Team. Principal Accountabilities General Support the development of quality (QA/QC) arrangements for deployment across the HPC organisation; Implement key quality arrangements related to the following topics: Manage Quality Execution Support Technical Assessment of Suppliers Conducting Manufacturing Surveillance Modulating Manufacturing Surveillance Management of Non-Conformances Quality Release Certificate Process (where applicable); Primary Accountability Review, accept and monitor Contractors Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) provided by the supply chain Identify needs for supply chain audits and engage Supply Chain Auditors to perform audits and prompt resolution of findings Produce Project Quality Control Plans (PQCP) for each contract Implement key quality arrangements including General Quality Assurance Specification (GQAS), Life Time Quality Records Specification, and Inspection & Test Plan Specification Provide relevant guidance to contractors on quality requirements and planning for Quality Related Activities Lead the implementation of LTQR reviews Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ensure manufacturing surveillance per contract is applied in a graded approach based on equipment safety function and project importance Review and validate ITPs submitted by suppliers, ensuring they are fit for purpose and properly distributed Coordinate, monitor and improve efficiency of manufacturing documentation review and inspection activities Perform joint inspections when required Support the monitoring and technical resolution of non-conformances Support the review and acceptance of End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMR) and related status reports Review and deliver end of manufacturing records, leading to quality release of equipment to construction sites Produce quality documentation (specifications, procedures) as required Secondary Accountability Ensure supplier quality control requirements are adequately specified within contract documentation Ensure quality management processes are correctly applied Support the Head of Quality Delivery and QDM in achieving adherence with Integrated Management System arrangements Qualifications & Experience Essential A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification Broad experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions Proven track record of delivering results Proven leadership experience working in a quality assurance/control environment within the nuclear industry or other relevant safety critical industry Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment Desirable Hold a professional accreditation Corporate Member or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute & Chartered Quality Professional Commercial exposure, especially supplier management Experience of interacting with regulators e.g., the ONR Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies, Tools & Techniques e.g., Lean 6 Sigma Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally new build Knowledge & understanding of nuclear site license conditions Ability to speak French is advantageous Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes Knowledge of Welding, Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)TPBN1_UKTJ