Quality Manager

Overview

Lead QA/QC, ensure compliance, drive improvements, set up QMS for nuclear facility

Key Responsibilities

• dimensional inspection
• ndt oversight
• quality plans
• capa management
• iso auditing
• qms development

Tasks

Liaison With: Operations, Engineering, EHS, Projects, Supply Chain, Clients, and Regulatory Bodies -Provide hands-on quality support to production and engineering teams to ensure product conformance and process validation. -Interpret and apply quality grading and classification requirements for materials, components, and processes in accordance with project or customer specifications. -Lead and manage operational QA/QC functions, including dimensional inspection, NDT oversight, and weld quality assurance. -To meet the business vision and objectives, you will drive productivity improvements within your cell, with a focus on efficient delivery, high standards of Quality and strong EHS culture. -Support and lead Quality Surveillance activities across the supply chain and internal functions. -Conduct and lead root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). -Lead/Internal Auditor in ISO 9001 -Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans (PQPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Welding Quality Documentation. Post-implementation, focus will shift to the efficient maintenance and continual improvement of these systems and documents. -They will lead the quality team, ensure compliance with internal standards, external regulations and customer requirements, manage all key quality documentation (ITPs, Procedures, Calibration Records, Lifetime Records, etc.), and drive performance to “right first time, every time” standards. -Ensure project quality requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and embedded across engineering and manufacturing. -Reporting to the Head of Quality, you will lead the quality function across both project and operational domains, with a focus on dimensional control, NDT, and quality engineering. -This role will play a key part in the setup of a new manufacturing facility, including the development and implementation of a fit-for-purpose Quality Management System (QMS). -Implement and monitor quality KPIs, promoting a right-first-time culture. -The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving all aspects of quality assurance and control across the site’s activities. -Manage the compilation, review, and approval of Lifetime Records / Lifetime Quality Documentation, ensuring compliance with nuclear industry standards.

Requirements

• six sigma
• nuclear
• cswip
• iso 9001
• quality manager
• process improvement

What You Bring

-This role is critical in high integrity, regulated environments where thorough traceability, safety, and regulatory compliance are mandatory. -Proven Engineering, Business Management, Manufacturing or related field -6-sigma trained or trained in other problem solving (8D, 6-Sigma, 5S, 7W, etc) -Experience of working to Quality Control Grading -Ideally Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance or related subject -In-depth knowledge of welding quality (e.g. CSWIP, PCN), NDT processes, and dimensional control methods. -NCR generation and management -Strong Practical Problem Solving skills being able to lead and facilitate activities leading to improvements. -Experience of working in highly regulated industry -Nuclear Industry experience required -Experience and understanding of process improvement -Knowledge of ISO 9001, EN 3834, EN1090 -Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer in a regulated, high-integrity manufacturing environment (nuclear, aerospace, defence, or similar). -Hands-on experience in the setup of a new manufacturing facility and implementation of supporting quality systems -The business vision is to have a QA and QC capability that is considered industry class leading and you will be a crucial element of achieving this vision.

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About Nes Fircroft

-Began as Northenden Engineering Services before evolving through rebrands and international expansion. -Merged with Fircroft in 2020 to become a global powerhouse. -Operates over 80 offices in 45 countries, deploying workers on major projects. -Supports long-term contracts, permanent hires, managed services, global mobility, and payroll. -Backed by a history of nine strategic acquisitions, enhancing reach in sectors like chemicals and digital technology. -Delivers talent into high-profile projects such as offshore wind farms, petrochemical plants, mining developments, and pharmaceutical facilities.

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