Quality Management Lead

1085 CW

Quality Management Lead (Mech or Elec)
Hinkley Point C, Somerset (hybrid)
Long Term Contract, Full-time
£400 PAYE - £555 Umbrella

Job 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.

Main Responsibilities

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 & ExperienceEssential

• 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)