Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor
Posted 1 day ago by VGS RPO Services
£45 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor role involves conducting quality inspections and audit activities across various Nuclear supply chain sites in the UK. The position is suited for a contract professional looking to expand their client portfolio while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Responsibilities include preparing audit plans, writing reports, and managing client non-conformities. The role offers a competitive hourly rate along with additional benefits such as mileage and accommodation allowances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor, visiting various Nuclear supply chain sites across the UK as required.
- Responsible for undertaking quality inspections / audit activities for a range of projects.
- Conduct pre-audit visits and gap analysis of fabricators around the UK who are looking to attain or requalify for ISO 9001.
- Prepare audit plan; write reports; perform follow-up; provide certification recommendations.
- Ensure audit reports, finding evidence and auditor notes are submitted.
- Ensure client non-conformities are closed, review and analyse client responses.
- Provide answers to any requests arising during the technical review of files.
- Ensure all quality and client records related to audit and certification activities are maintained and up to date.
Key Skills:
- Relevant Engineering qualification.
- CSWIP 3.1/3.2.
- Previous or valid PCNs - combination of Radiographic, DPI, MPI and UT.
- IRCA Auditor (International Register of Certificated Auditors).
- Must have current & valid ISO 9001 External Auditing qualification.
- 3 years Lead Audit experience, ideally at least 1 year external Lead Audit background.
- Auditing experience within the Nuclear Supply Chain / Fabrication / Oil & Gas or similar environments.
- Good knowledge of Quality Management systems.
- Experience assisting & organising audit teams beneficial.
- Client / stakeholder management experience.
- Confident communication & presentation skills.
Salary (Rate): £45.00/hr
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor – Midlands £45 per hour (outside IR35) + mileage + overnight accommodation + food allowance + extensive & interesting client portfolio + long-term contract work. This would suit a contract Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor who has other clients and is looking to add to their portfolio.
Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor responsibilities include:
- Act as a Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor, visiting various Nuclear supply chain sites across the UK as required.
- Responsible for undertaking quality Inspections / audit activities for a range of projects.
- Conduct pre audit visits and gap analysis of fabricators around the UK who are looking to attain or requalify for ISO 9001
- Prepare audit plan; write reports; perform follow-up; provide certification recommendations.
- Ensure audit reports, finding evidence and auditor notes are submitted.
- Ensure client non-conformities are closed, review and analyse client responses.
- Provide answers to any requests arising during the technical review of files.
- Ensure all quality and client records related to audit and certification activities are maintained and up to date.
Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor profile:
- Relevant Engineering qualification.
- CSWIP 3.1/3.2
- Previous or valid PCNs - combination of Radiographic, DPI, MPI and UT.
- IRCA Auditor (International Register of Certificated Auditors).
- Must have current & valid ISO 9001 External Auditing qualification
- 3yrs Lead Audit experience, ideally at least 1yrs' external Lead Audit background.
- Auditing experience within the Nuclear Supply Chain / Fabrication / Oil & Gas or similar environments.
- Good knowledge of Quality Management systems.
- Experience assisting & organising audit teams beneficial.
- Client / stakeholder management experience.
- Confident communication & presentation skills.
If the above Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor long-term contract looks of interest, then please get in touch and one of our consultants will contact you.