Quality Management Lead
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Quality Management Lead (Sizewell C)
Mactech Engineering & Inspection
Sizewell C
Principal Accountabilities
• Support the development of quality (QA/QC) arrangements for deployment across the SZC organisation.
• Implement key quality arrangements related to the following topics:
• Manage Quality Execution
• Support Technical Assessment of Suppliers
• Conduct Supplier Audit
• Conducting Manufacturing and/or Construction Surveillance
• Management of Non-Conformances
• Quality Release Certificate Process (where applicable);
• Undertake actions to resolve issues relating to the implementation of quality and to bring about improvements, and support others in these actions.
Primary accountability
• Review, accept and monitor Contractors Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) provided by the supply chain;dentify needs for supply chain audits, perform audits and resolve findings;
• Produce Project Quality Control Plans (PQCP) for each contract/project; In compliance with the PQCP, ensure deployment of key quality contractual arrangements including the General Quality
• Assurance Specification (GQAS), Lifetime Quality Records (LTQR) Specification, Quality Release Certificate and the Inspection & Test Plan Specification etc.
• Provide relevant guidance to contractors, including contractor's CQAPs, LTQR partitioning strategies and the arrangements for identifying and planning for
• Quality Related Activities; Lead the implementation of LTQR reviews;
• Support the determination and application of strategies for progressive provision of LTQRs by contractors.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contracted inspection entities .
• Ensure manufacturing and construction surveillance per contract is applied in a graded approach of safety function and project importance through surveillance offers and performance monitoring of the inspection agencies used; Ensure overall effectiveness of ITPs submitted by the suppliers, checking that they are fit for purpose from a quality perspective and have been correctly distributed to the relevant internal parties for review and mark-up of the activities they wish to witness; Where applicable, establish and check planned inspection witness and hold points marked in the supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) / Quality Plans / Follow Up Documents (FUDs) and monitor their completion; Coordinate, monitor and improve the efficiency of manufacturing documentation review and where applicable, inspection activities performed by contracted inspection entities; Coordinate and lead the NNB review and acceptance of relevant manufacturing and construction documentation provided by contractors;
• Perform joint inspections, surveillance and audit when required;
• Support the monitoring and technical resolution of non-conformances including the management of corrections and corrective actions; Support the review and acceptance of End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMR), End of Construction
Status Reports (ECSR) and End of Erection Status Reports (EESR)
• Responsible for the review and delivery of the end of manufacturing records, leading to the quality release of equipment to the SZC construction site, or handover of rooms/buildings/areas;
• Produce quality documentation (e.g. specifications, procedures) as required.
Secondary accountability
• Implement the quality execution plan within the Programme and undertake reviews and checks to ensure quality is delivered by the supply chain efficiently and in accordance with programme quality requirements;
• Identifying potential Quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions;
• Ensure supplier quality control requirements are adequately specified within contract documentation submitted in the Invitation To Tender (ITT);
• Ensure quality management processes are correctly applied.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
• Position requires experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality, with a solid understanding of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control in major projects across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
• A clear and considerable understanding of quality management best practice for deployment by large, complex and contract-led organisations.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and interrelated standards Confident and articulate communicator, able to prepare presentation material, and comfortable addressing individuals, small groups and very large audiences.
• Able to support and implement practical solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others. Experience of interfacing with project teams and with supply chain organisations.
• Analysis of data, preparing reports and making recommendations.
• The ability to influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others.
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others.
• Pro-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative.
• Fluent in English language. Desirable
• Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally new build.
• Knowledge & understanding of nuclear site license conditions.
• Ability to speak French is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes
• Knowledge of Welding, Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.
• Broad experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Proven leadership experience working in a quality assurance/control environment within the nuclear industry or other relevant safety critical industry.
• Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
• Experience performing supplier audits
Desirable
• Hold a professional accreditation including IRCA certified auditor
• Corporate Member or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute & Chartered Quality Professional
• Commercial exposure, especially supplier management
• Experience of interacting with regulators e.g. the ONR.
• Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies, Tools & Techniques eg. Lean 6 Sigma
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs
Quality Management Lead (Sizewell C)
Mactech Engineering & Inspection
Sizewell C
Principal Accountabilities
• Support the development of quality (QA/QC) arrangements for deployment across the SZC organisation.
• Implement key quality arrangements related to the following topics:
• Manage Quality Execution
• Support Technical Assessment of Suppliers
• Conduct Supplier Audit
• Conducting Manufacturing and/or Construction Surveillance
• Management of Non-Conformances
• Quality Release Certificate Process (where applicable);
• Undertake actions to resolve issues relating to the implementation of quality and to bring about improvements, and support others in these actions.
Primary accountability
• Review, accept and monitor Contractors Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) provided by the supply chain;dentify needs for supply chain audits, perform audits and resolve findings;
• Produce Project Quality Control Plans (PQCP) for each contract/project; In compliance with the PQCP, ensure deployment of key quality contractual arrangements including the General Quality
• Assurance Specification (GQAS), Lifetime Quality Records (LTQR) Specification, Quality Release Certificate and the Inspection & Test Plan Specification etc.
• Provide relevant guidance to contractors, including contractor's CQAPs, LTQR partitioning strategies and the arrangements for identifying and planning for
• Quality Related Activities; Lead the implementation of LTQR reviews;
• Support the determination and application of strategies for progressive provision of LTQRs by contractors.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contracted inspection entities .
• Ensure manufacturing and construction surveillance per contract is applied in a graded approach of safety function and project importance through surveillance offers and performance monitoring of the inspection agencies used; Ensure overall effectiveness of ITPs submitted by the suppliers, checking that they are fit for purpose from a quality perspective and have been correctly distributed to the relevant internal parties for review and mark-up of the activities they wish to witness; Where applicable, establish and check planned inspection witness and hold points marked in the supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) / Quality Plans / Follow Up Documents (FUDs) and monitor their completion; Coordinate, monitor and improve the efficiency of manufacturing documentation review and where applicable, inspection activities performed by contracted inspection entities; Coordinate and lead the NNB review and acceptance of relevant manufacturing and construction documentation provided by contractors;
• Perform joint inspections, surveillance and audit when required;
• Support the monitoring and technical resolution of non-conformances including the management of corrections and corrective actions; Support the review and acceptance of End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMR), End of Construction
Status Reports (ECSR) and End of Erection Status Reports (EESR)
• Responsible for the review and delivery of the end of manufacturing records, leading to the quality release of equipment to the SZC construction site, or handover of rooms/buildings/areas;
• Produce quality documentation (e.g. specifications, procedures) as required.
Secondary accountability
• Implement the quality execution plan within the Programme and undertake reviews and checks to ensure quality is delivered by the supply chain efficiently and in accordance with programme quality requirements;
• Identifying potential Quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions;
• Ensure supplier quality control requirements are adequately specified within contract documentation submitted in the Invitation To Tender (ITT);
• Ensure quality management processes are correctly applied.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
• Position requires experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality, with a solid understanding of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control in major projects across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
• A clear and considerable understanding of quality management best practice for deployment by large, complex and contract-led organisations.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and interrelated standards Confident and articulate communicator, able to prepare presentation material, and comfortable addressing individuals, small groups and very large audiences.
• Able to support and implement practical solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others. Experience of interfacing with project teams and with supply chain organisations.
• Analysis of data, preparing reports and making recommendations.
• The ability to influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others.
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others.
• Pro-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative.
• Fluent in English language. Desirable
• Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally new build.
• Knowledge & understanding of nuclear site license conditions.
• Ability to speak French is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes
• Knowledge of Welding, Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.
• Broad experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Proven leadership experience working in a quality assurance/control environment within the nuclear industry or other relevant safety critical industry.
• Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
• Experience performing supplier audits
Desirable
• Hold a professional accreditation including IRCA certified auditor
• Corporate Member or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute & Chartered Quality Professional
• Commercial exposure, especially supplier management
• Experience of interacting with regulators e.g. the ONR.
• Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies, Tools & Techniques eg. Lean 6 Sigma
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.