Quality Control Engineer in Leicester

Job Description

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)

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Supplier Management
  • 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.
  • Inspection & Quality Control 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.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • 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.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Knowledge 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.

Desirable Requirements

• 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.

Key Skills

• 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 skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Commitment to promoting health, safety, and quality excellence.

Additional Information

• Frequent travel to supplier locations and customer sites across the UK will be required.
• Occasional international travel may be required.
• Candidates must be eligible for SC Security Clearance.
• Immediate availability or short notice periods are highly desirable.

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