Quality Assurance Engineer - Sizewell B
Posted 1 day ago by Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics
£24 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Leiston, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Quality Assurance Engineer at Sizewell B Power Station is responsible for testing products and systems to ensure compliance with quality standards. This role involves developing test plans, executing tests, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues while enhancing processes to prevent defects. The position is fixed-term until July 3, 2026, and includes a shift pattern of 13 on and 1 off with 10-hour shifts. The role requires a background in welding and fabrication, along with experience in quality assurance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse requirements and design test plans
- Create and execute manual and automated test cases
- Report, track, and document defects using test management tools
- Interpret and record test results accurately
- Review user experience, design, and usability for consistency
- Suggest improvements and solutions with fabrication issues
- Monitor product development for compliance with standards and guidelines
- Document procedures, test scripts, and outcomes
- Provide feedback to improve product reliability and usability
- Understand NDT principles and review results
- Create Life Time Record packs
- Conduct surveillance tours and create reports
- Engineer Technical Queries when required
- Ensure correct welding consumables have been selected
- Conduct QA Audits
Key Skills:
- Welding and fabrication background essential
- Experience in quality assurance roles
- Understanding of quality processes
- Experience with automated testing tools and scripting languages
- Ability to write and execute clear and thorough Inspection and Test Plans
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Interpretation of radiography graphs beneficial but not essential
- CSWIP 3.1
- To be CTC cleared or willing to undergo this
- To have a valid CCNSG Safety Passport
- To be willing to travel if not local to site with lodge and travel paid to NAECI blue book
Salary (Rate): £24.22 hourly
City: Leiston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Quality Assurance Engineer - Sizewell B Power Station
Contract type: Fixed term until 03.07.2026 approx.
Start Date: Pending CTC clearance
Salary: £24.22ph NAECI Rates
This will be for outage works with 13 on 1 off shift pattern + 10 hour shifts! You will have an hourly bonus on top of the above rate of £2.37 + £2 responsibility bonus!
Role details
The Quality Assurance Engineer tests products and systems to ensure they meet established quality standards. This role develops and maintains test plans, identifies issues, and works with teams to resolve problems. The Quality Assurance Engineer enhances processes to prevent defects and improves overall product quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse requirements and design test plans
- Create and execute manual and automated test cases
- Report, track, and document defects using test management tools
- Interpret and record test results accurately
- Review user experience, design, and usability for consistency
- Suggest improvements and solutions with fabrication issues
- Monitor product development for compliance with standards and guidelines
- Document procedures, test scripts, and outcomes
- Provide feedback to improve product reliability and usability
- Understand NDT principles and review results
- Create Life Time Record packs
- Conduct surveillance tours and create reports
- Engineer Technical Queries when required
- Ensure correct welding consumables have been selected
- Conduct QA Audits
Key Requirements:
- Welding and fabrication background essential
- Experience quality assurance roles
- Understanding quality processes
- Experience with automated testing tools and scripting languages
- Ability to write and execute clear and thorough Inspection and Test Plans
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Interpretation of radiography graphs beneficial but not essential
- CSWIP 3.1
- To be CTC cleared or willing to undergo this
- To have a valid CCNSG Safety Passport
- To be willing to travel if not local to site with lodge and travel paid to NAECI blue book
About The Organisation
We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
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