Quality Engineer

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VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join our Quality Team providing support to our power team throughout the UK.

An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join Volker Rail Specialist Businesses, supporting our Signalling and Telecoms team working on jobs across the whole of the UK.

The key duties include:

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to address quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to delivering high-quality projects that exceed customer expectations.
  • Engage others to develop a strong culture of Right First Time, by delivering impactful communications, quality briefings and visits to site.

· Be the point of contact for all quality issues, giving appropriate guidance and instruction, but also promoting understanding that quality is a core part of everyone’s role.

· Analyse trends in non-conformance, design/installation & test log data to identify areas for improvement.

· Work collaboratively with the wider business to identify the root cause of issues and ensure effective and sustainable resolutions are implemented.

· Identify, track and analyse the costs associated with poor quality and implement appropriate action plans to address and mitigate these costs.

· Produce project quality documentation such as Contract Quality Plans, quality risk assessments, quality reports and monthly presentations.

· Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure ongoing revision and review of project ITPs, maintain a register to track the necessary approvals and work inspection sheets, and monitor compliance with ITP requirements.

· Lead and undertake audits and inspections based on ISO 9001:2015 and internal requirements.

· Work with sub-contractors and suppliers to reinforce quality requirements and upskill where necessary.

· Ensure compliance with VRSB and Network Rail standards, identify issues, recommend solutions and improvements, and update the Integrated management System (IMS) accordingly.

· Be the quality team representative for multiple locations across the country, mainly in the North West and Central area.

· Engage with site teams to promote a positive collaborative working culture.

About you

You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role.

The role will involve up to 50% travel UK-wide, for audits, inspections and meetings. The ideal base for this role would be Manchester/North West or Doncaster.

Regular instances of working unsociable hours are required (this will include nights, weekends etc)

The candidate will also ideally have the following experience/skill set:

Additional information

Doncaster but flexibility to provide support to sites throughout the UK.

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Location:
Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£60,000 - £80,000
Category:
Engineering

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