QA/QC Engineer

Jacobs; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Amentum are recruiting for a QA/QC Engineer to join our Engineering Development team (ED). Our ED business delivers client-focused technological solutions to the most complex engineering challenges. Our breadth of capability, coupled with our facilities, enables us to bring the latest thinking and technology to market. We act as the integrator for these technologies; optimising solutions and ensuring that they can be deployed in challenging environments, while our core capabilities focus on experimental rig design and build, testing, robotics and remote operations.

ED sits within the Technology, Consulting, and Innovation (TC&I) part of the business, which is responsible for the largest independent nuclear laboratories in the UK, delivering projects from consultancy, assurance and regulation, through to test rigs and prototypes.

Reporting to the ED performance unit Quality Manager, as a QA/QC Engineer, you will ensure that all products and processes meet the highest quality standards. This role is crucial for maintaining compliance, improving quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation.

You will validate and verify all workshop quality assurance and control activities, including welding inspections, material control, and project documentation for production throughout the facility. Your role will involve close collaboration with production and workshop teams to ensure that all quality requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers a pathway to senior QA/QC positions, focusing on strategic quality management and leadership within complex engineering projects.

You will be responsible for:

Quality Planning & Assurance

1. Develop and implement QA and QC plans for projects, including Manufacturing Quality Plans (MQPs) and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
2. Conduct risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are embedded in project QA/QC activities.
3. Review and approve project / Lifetime Record (LTR) documentation, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
4. Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, including Lifetime Quality Records (LTRs) and material certifications.
5. Oversee project closure activities, ensuring documentation and final QA approvals are complete.

Inspection and Audit

1. Perform & witness dimensional, build, welding & assembly inspections and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
2. Conduct internal and external audits of processes and vendors to maintain ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
3. Manage and track non-conformance reports (NCRs), ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence.

Vendor and Supply Chain Management

1. Assess, monitor, and audit vendors to ensure goods and services meet specified requirements.
2. Collaborate with purchasing staff to evaluate vendor capabilities, considering QA requirements during procurement.

Continuous Improvement

1. Implement and promote the use of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
2. Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and incorporate findings into QA processes.

Essential:

1. Experience in manufacturing quality assurance, with a focus on welding inspection and materials control.
2. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards and application.
3. Experience with continuous improvement tools and techniques (e.g., root cause analysis, Six Sigma).
4. Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
5. Ability to influence and interact effectively at all levels, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.
6. Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
7. HNC (Level 4) qualification in an engineering or relevant technical discipline.
8. Certified CSWIP Welding Inspector.
9. NDE Training / Technician experience.

Desirable

1. Experience with QA/QC in the nuclear, construction, or related engineering industries.
2. Familiarity with Design Verification and Validation processes.
3. Knowledge of additional management systems standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
4. Membership of a professional institute (e.g., CQI or equivalent).
5. IRCA-approved ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
6. Desirable, Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001:2015).

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.