Quality Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

Contextual Information

Operating Environment

The Process Simplification Workstream sits in the HPC Transformation Programme. The Nuclear Project is now moving from Civil Works construction activities into the Mechanical & Electrical installation phase and hence a review on arrangements is timely to ensure adequate and efficient Delivery methods.

Framework & Boundaries

The Quality Assurance role will be part of the Process Simplification team, under the management of the Process Simplification Manager. The Engineering Transformation Implementation role reports directly to the Process Simplification Manager.

Principal Accountabilities (Outputs of the Job – Activities & Decisions)

Interface activities:

• Supports the Process Simplification Manager in development & roll out of simplified arrangements
• Responsible on a day-to-day basis for their allocated arrangement reviews & interface management with other work streams and processes
• Delivering workshops on Process Simplification to the agreed HPC methodology and following through on all activities until procedures are published in the IMS.
• Resolving minor queries raised by process owners & support the wider Process Simplification team with management of external queries when required

Support expected as follow:

• Process Simplification Manager in Assurance review and revision related activities
• HPC in understanding requirements related to external regulations (Site Licence Conditions), Standards (e.g. ISO 9001) & Project Requirements (e.g. GQAS), etc.
• Development & monitoring of various continual improvement activities as part of work stream activities
• Activities related to issue resolution and optimisation
• Organise & support Process Simplification related meetings/workshops & produce summary slides, minutes of meetings, etc. as required
• Support the Process Simplification Manager in any wider required activities to deliver team objectives
• Support development, documentation and review of the Simplification Workstream's effectiveness through evidencable means

Dimensions

This is a cross-Project based role and physical presence in the offices are required [compulsory minimum 3 to 4 days/week], the primary location between assignments will be Aztec-West (Bristol), but the work activities might require working from other Project Offices too (e.g. Javelin in Gloucester, SDC in Bridgwater, Cannington and Site itself in Somerset) There is potential for limited Working from Home if requested. It is expected that these arrangements can change, and flexibility will be required as some travel to additional Sites could be required

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of the ISO 9001: 2015 standard's requirements
• Knowledge of how a Quality/Integrated Management Systems works
• Fluent in spoken & written English at Business Level
• Strong IT Skills, especially on Microsoft Office suite of applications

Desirable

• Certified to ISO 9001 Internal Auditor level
• Knowledge of Nuclear Site Licence Condition requirements
• Knowledge/experience in a related nuclear/engineering /construction /Regulated delivery environment
• Knowledge of PLM tools
• Ability to produce KPI graphs from raw data
• Ability to interpret graphs to substantiate & communicate status of improvement

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Relevant degree qualification or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Experience working in a nuclear, engineering or design office environment
• Experience in the development and implementation of Quality/Integrated Management Systems
• Able to spot gaps/duplication in activities
• How to support Quality Assurance
• Ensuring adequate Quality Controls
• Implementing & monitoring good sustainable Quality KPIs to safeguard process output
• Experienced in complex multi organisational stakeholder management

Desirable

• Qualified internal auditor and experience in performing quality audits, producing process check lists, spotting deviations, etc.
• Experience in training others in Quality Management principles and topics
• Experience in formal process reviews
• Experience in performance of Root Cause Analysis
• Experienced in trend analysis
• Experience in effectiveness review (maintaining KPIs, etc.)

Behavioural Competences

• Excellent interpersonal skills to enable establishment of quick, strong working relationships
• Proactive and solution orientated approach via logical, evidencable means
• Ability to effectively manage own workload, produce high quality documents and respect deadlines
• Driven to acquire new skills from others or through own development
• Confidence in empowerment to challenge
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both written and orally
• Confident in speaking in front of groups of people and leading them through a structured activity to achieve a targeted result
• Strong team focus and collaborative nature
• Open to coaching to achieve aligned results with the wider team

Additional Information

Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

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.