Quality Control Engineer

Advanced Resource Manager / Project Quality Control Engineer

Location: Leicester

Contract Length: 12 Months

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Rate: 40.00 - 45.00 per hour Umbrella OR 30.33 - 34.07 per hour PAYE

Security Clearance: SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain UK Security Check clearance)

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Resource Manager / Project Quality Control Engineer to support a major engineering and manufacturing project within a highly regulated environment. This role requires a quality-focused professional with extensive experience in supplier quality management, welding inspection, manufacturing quality assurance, and inspection activities across complex engineering projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all quality control activities meet customer, project, regulatory, and company requirements while maintaining compliance with industry standards and nuclear-sector expectations.

• Liaise with customers to understand quality assurance, quality control, and inspection requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality arrangements in line with project specifications.
• Assess and approve manufacturing documentation, including:
  • Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Weld Schedules
  • NDT Procedures
• Attend supplier and subcontractor kick-off meetings to ensure quality requirements are fully understood.
• Provide expert advice on quality control risks, issues, and compliance matters.

• Plan, coordinate, and assign inspection activities to inspection personnel.
• Conduct inspection assignments at supplier and manufacturing locations.
• Perform risk assessments before inspection activities.
• Inspect manufactured equipment and components.
• Witness key manufacturing processes, including:
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Functional Testing
  • Welding Activities
  • Mechanical Inspection Activities
• Review and endorse quality documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely completion and reporting of inspection activities.
• Manage final release and acceptance of procured items.

• Maintain and review Life Time Records (LTRs) and project data dossiers.
• Prepare and manage project quality documentation.
• Develop project-specific procedures and local work instructions where required.
• Ensure quality plans incorporate health, safety, and environmental considerations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and company Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Support contract reviews, project handovers, and quality audits.

• Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Participate in project meetings and quality reviews.
• Act as a key quality representative across the project lifecycle.

• Weld Inspection
  
  Qualification:
  • CSWIP 3.1 or CSWIP 3.2, or
  • PCL Level 2 (Weld Inspection)
• Engineering apprenticeship supported by EITB NVQs or equivalent industry-recognised qualification.
• Eligibility to obtain or hold UK SC Security Clearance.

• Experience operating within Nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Proven experience working within project environments with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Experience reviewing weld schedules and associated weld procedures.
• Knowledge and practical experience of:
  • Fabrication and welding processes
  • Mechanical inspection
  • Assembly and testing activities
  • Material certification review
  • NDT techniques
• Experience supporting the manufacture, assembly, and testing of specialist engineered products or assemblies.

• Good understanding of Nuclear Industry quality requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • ISO 9001
  • Manufacturing processes and techniques
  • Industry regulations and legislation
  • Customer quality standards and expectations

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• NDT qualifications.
• Internal or Lead Auditor training.
• Experience with turnkey engineering projects.
• Exposure to supplier quality assurance programmes.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong report-writing capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational and planning…