Site Quality Engineer ​/ Inspector

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Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK Net Zero targets.
All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.

All candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience where possible directly related to the criteria required for the role. It is acknowledged that previous Nuclear based experience will not always be possible, as such supporting with project research and how individual skills may be transferable will be important.

There are opportunities to put together strategic people plans within the nuclear sector, work on wider company people projects, deliver an excellent first-class service to employees and ensure the administration and processes that engulf working life are implemented effectively and fairly.

As a Site Quality Engineer/Inspector You will support the Quality Manager in ensuring that the Project Quality Assurance requirements are understood and implemented and to ensure that Client and statutory requirements are effectively met.

You will also support the Quality Manager and their respective Multi-Discipline Teams (MDTs) by providing quality management expertise to meet project requirements. This support ensures that products and services are delivered Right First Time (RFT), in line with HPC Project goals. In addition, the role will promote effective issue resolution and the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Provide and demonstrate positive Nuclear Safety leadership, building a strong and compliant culture throughout the whole construction life cycle. Ensure all site activities are undertaken safely and responsibly.
• Support the Quality Manager in capturing the changes to Quality requirements in contract requirements mapping/capture process.
• Maintaining and updating the Contract Quality Assurance Plan (CQAP)
• Assist in managing the Quality Management System (QMS) of the project according to the project policy, contract requirements and Dalkia PDS
• Ensure the communication, training and implementation of the QMS within the project team.
• Monitor and measure the efficiency of the QMS and ensure improvement of the QMS throughout the project life.
• Assist in preparing audit planning, performing audits (including supplier assessment audits), follow up sentencing of findings and progress of action plans.
• Co-ordinate preparations for external audits of the HPC project (Company internal audits, customer audits, accreditation body audits) and follow up sentencing of findings and progress of action plans.
• Assist in managing the NCR process, support the monitoring and resolution of non-conformance corrections, and tracking of corrective actions to completion.
• Review and approve Quality records as part of the Life-Time Quality records for approval of the Client - Ensure that records show traceability of the works.
• Review and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMR), End of Construction Status Reports (ECSR) and End of Erection Status Reports (EESR)
• Support the overall process of quality release of equipment to site and handover of areas.
• Interface with quality client representatives

• Qualified ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor with experience auditing to the standard
• Good understanding of inspection processes and protocols
• Understand the concepts and applications of problem solving and improvement tools.
• Competent in producing, tracking and analysing quality key performance indicators (KPIs) and creating QA Dashboards.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Business or a related field or a minimum 3 years of Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry.
• Fluent in English…