Quality Engineer job description-2

  Provides a local focal point for all delegated Project Quality matters and to act as the Project Quality function to specific projects assigned.
  Prepare and issue for use, Project Quality Plans, which meet the expectations and needs of the Project and the overall business operational and quality needs.
  In conjunction with the Project Engineer, compile, & issue ITP’s to meet the project specific & contractual needs.
  Support Project Managers in the review and development of management systems and in the application of formal controls to ensure system document approval, trace-ability and effectiveness.
  Liaise with Customer and any Third Party Quality representatives in pursuance of and compliance with contractual obligations.
  Conduct and report on internal audits in accordance with an approved audit schedule and issue PIN’s & NCR’s (if any) resulting from these.
  Conduct ad hoc audits or investigations into particular quality problems so that root causes are identified and effective corrective and preventive measures are put in place within the TOWL Management System.

  Assist with evaluation and approval of potential suppliers prior to their addition to the Approved Vendor List (AVL) in order to maintain a supply base capable of supporting TOWL’s quality objectives.
  Conduct audits of suppliers as required and/or to investigate particular quality problems to achieve the above requirement.
  Provide guidance, general support and awareness training to all managers and supervisors (and others) in the operation, maintenance and continual improvement of the company’s Quality Management System.
  Assist in the maintenance and revision as required, of TOWL's processes and procedures relating to Quality Assurance core capabilities.
  Assist with provision of periodic reports on the Quality Management System performance indicators and trends.
  Provision of direction, guidance, support and development of a Quality culture in other departments, inclusive of the training of site staff on the Quality System and objectives.
  As necessary, perform other duties, requiring essentially the same level of skill & responsibility.
  Review bid documents and specifications with a view to identifying core quality activities and requirements.
  Promote quality behaviour within the organisation and facilitate a change culture.
  Review and report product quality NCR’s & system failures to aid drive continual improvements and reduce failure costs.
  Seek, introduce and adopt best practise solutions within our Business activities.
  To deputise, on occasion, for the Quality Manager, in her absence.

Typical background and experience required:

Must have:

  An engineering / technical subject pass to HNC/HND level or equivalent.
  Lead Assessors Course with examination pass (recognised by IRCA)
  A recognised Quality Assurance or Quality Management qualification.

 Nice to have:

  Formal training & audit experience in the new ISO 9001:2008 would be advantageous.
  Would be beneficial if candidate held an offshore survival & medical certificate

Additional information:

Person Specification

  Project Quality involvement and experience essential
  Familiar with ISO 9001:2008 requirements
  Project quality planning knowledge essential
  Preferably have some experience of subsea cabling activities including, trenching, installation and burial
  Ability to motivate and train personnel in all aspects of the Quality role & management system
  Knowledge and experience of internal and external supplier audits
  Background and experience in closely related industry or position in a technical role(s) ideally in a Quality responsible function with similar responsibilities as described herein
 

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Quality Engineer job description-2