Mechanical Quality Engineer - Energy

We are seeking a Mechanical Quality Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering projects in a highly regulated environment. This role is ideal for a mechanically qualified engineer with experience in quality assurance, quality control, inspection, compliance, and continuous improvement within manufacturing, energy, nuclear, aerospace, or heavy engineering sectors. You will play a key role in ensuring mechanical systems, components, and equipment are designed, manufactured, and delivered to the highest quality standards. - Location: Bridgewater Sommerset - On Site: 3 days - Clearance: BPSS Key Responsibilities: - Support the development of QA/QC arrangements for deployment across the HPC organisation. - Implement key quality processes including PQCPs, CQAPs, and associated governance. - Assist with PQCP and CQAP development, ensuring alignment with project and regulatory requirements. - Support manufacturing surveillance and inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications and nuclear safety standards. - Assist with NCR management and close‑out, ensuring timely resolution and effective corrective actions. - Support quality reporting and metrics, contributing to programme‑wide visibility of quality performance. Required Skills: - Support quality assurance and quality control activities across mechanical engineering projects. - Review engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and manufacturing records. - Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and root cause investigations. - Conduct audits, inspections, and quality reviews. - Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements. - Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and project teams to drive quality improvements. - Monitor quality performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement. Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent military experience - ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent) - Experience in a Quality Engineer, Mechanical Quality Engineer, QA/QC Engineer, or similar role. - Strong understanding of quality management principles and engineering quality processes. - Experience reviewing technical documentation and engineering specifications. - Ability to conduct investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills: - ISO 19443 - Supplier quality or manufacturing quality experience. - Pressure equipment, piping, HVAC, rotating equipment, or mechanical systems. - Knowledge of ASME, ISO, BS EN, or similar engineering standards. - Nuclear, defence, energy, or other highly regulated industries. - Internal Auditor qualification.