Total 57 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4EB

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for driving improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers. Develops acceptance criteria for materials. Monitors supplier performance to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures. 

What You’ll Work On

• Lead project teams of moderate scope for activities related to Supplier Change Notifications
• Assess potential new suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities. 
• Provides technical support for the introduction of components from a new supplier. 
• Generates and maintains incoming inspection procedures. 
• Assists in generating component specifications. 
• Generate test protocols, monitor testing, issue qualification test reports and approve components for use in products. 
• Analyzes incoming material defects. 
• Dispositions and drives corrective action as necessary. 
• Communicates issues to suppliers. 
• Reviews specifications and provides input from component quality and manufacturability perspective. 
• Investigates field failures related to supplier materials. 
• Develop corrective action plan where necessary 
• May supervise Supplier Quality Engineers or technicians. 
• Cultivates a wide range of internal networks and begins to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks. 
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff. Acts as a mentor to lower level individual contributors. Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management. 
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule. 
• Exercises authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources. 
   

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or Technical Field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years’ Engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies
• Detailed knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, ISO 9001
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing skills
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to travel approximately 10%
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and/or Certification to ISO13485
• Project management and leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner
• Prior medical device (implantable) manufacturing experience preferred but not necessary.
• Experience implementing various product and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)

Apply Now

 

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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Title:

Government Compliance Operations Coordinator

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR’s Global Asset Management (GAM) group offers comprehensive manufacturing and supply chain solutions to a diverse clientele. With a global reach spanning over +20 locations, the program caters to both commercial and government customers. Our array of services includes Government Property Management, Production Maintenance, Mail Room Services, Equipment Tracking, Regulatory and Customer Compliance of Property Systems, Import/Export Trade Compliance, Material Management, Stockrooms/Tool Cribs/Receiving, Engineering Tool Design and Rework/Repairs, Records Management, Distribution Services, Capital Asset Management, and Development & Production-Equipment Maintenance. The GAM Program is committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of the supply chain and asset management process, ensuring the seamless operation of our clients' enterprises.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, performs routine assignments and develops core job competencies with existing procedures by solving standard problems. Actively deploys Property Procedures and Policies in maintaining Government approved business systems that are fully compliant with Government, customer, and contractual requirements, as well as pertinent Aerospace policies and procedures.

Abide by specific objectives or statements from contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs), contract

deliverables, and outcome metrics.

Tactically supports the responsibilities of Property that impact the Aero site's business system compliance, which affects the ability of the site to qualify, perform, and invoice Government contracts.

Roles and Responsibilities

Actively support the sites Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits, and Self-Assessment

requirements in accordance with the Property Outcomes and Requirements identified within the Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically FAR 45 and 52.245-1.

Support Property objectives, work plans, and delivery schedules of Property Functions.

Actively build relationships and depth of knowledge within the Government and customer asset management communities.

Actively support and ensure execution of corrective action plans.

Support the tracking and compilation of metric data and Property Management Self-Assessment data.

Support cross functional groups to assure Property Compliance Practices, Policies and Standards are

adhered to.

Actively participate with site stakeholders to implement process changes affecting cross functional

groups.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED. 
  • In lieu of formal education, 5 years of directly related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS) certification from the National Property Management Association (NPMA) or ability to obtain within 1 year from your date of hire.

• Familiarity with Asset Tracking databases, e.g., and/or eQuip.
• Strong PC skills especially with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

 KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Title

Sterility Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Work primarily with IGT Devices products and processes that require sterilization and/or environmental controls used in the development or manufacture of Intravascular Ultrasound and Functional Measurement medical devices. This position will provide sterilization expertise as it relates to new product development, product and process sterilization validation, and routine assessment of sterilization services.)

Your role:

• Ensures Sterilization functions operate according to procedures and provides direction to staff. 

• Provides expertise to sterilization, validation and microbiological methods and processes related to IGT Devices products designed and manufactured, as well as products purchased.

• Assure appropriate action is taken relative to the release or quarantine of sterilized product.

• Ensures that robust product sterilization and environmental monitoring process controls are established and maintained.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 5+ years of experience in Quality Operations in the medical device industry specifically in a sterilization and microbiology function.

• Your skills include knowledgeable in the following Microbiology tests: LAL, Bioburden, Biologic Indicator (BI), Water sampling, pH testing, oil mist, moisture test and environmental monitoring; experience with operation and validation of ethylene oxide and radiation methods, knowledge in the validation process for equipment and critical systems; knowledge of FDA regulations, Quality Systems Regulations, ISO 13485, Good Laboratory Practices and Japan regulations

• Knowledgeable of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health care products —, ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137: 2015 Sterilization of health care products

• Knowledgeable of  ISO 14644-1 through 14644-9: Clean rooms and associated controlled environments

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

• You have a Bachelors degree preferably in Microbiology or Engineering – or equivalent years of experience

• You’re a highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes; flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects; results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation. Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and assure implementation of those solutions.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

• Learn more about our business.

• Discover our rich and exciting history.

• Learn more about our purpose.

• Read more about our employee benefits.

If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth MN

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Exciting Opportunity for a Quality Engineer at our clients Industrial Manufacturing Plant!

If you're an experienced and passionate Quality Engineer with an enthusiasm for validating products and processes and a desire to help keep our manufacturing plant running smoothly, then this is the opportunity for you!


We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Plymouth who can come in and hit the ground running. We're in need of someone with experience in electronic components, who is eager to get to grips with our manufacturing facility and who has a flair for problem solving and root cause analysis.


We're looking for a Quality Engineer who's looking for a fresh challenge and who can bring experience in product and process validation, who's not afraid of a bit of legwork, and who's up for the challenge of introducing new products to our system and keeping track of progress.


As part of our Quality team, you'll be responsible for validating processes before they are put in place within our manufacturing operation, testing out electronics components and ensuring they are up to scratch, and actively performing periodic internal and external audits.


You'll need to be able to assess situations thoughtfully and quickly, and you should have strong communication skills so that you can liaise between the engineering and manufacturing departments.


This opportunity is a great way to get your foot in the door as a Quality Engineer in an industry-leading manufacturing plant. This is a full-time role based in Plymouth and requires you to be able to travel to our office during work hours.



We offer a competitive salary with ample bonuses and benefits, and the chance to grow and progress your career in the manufacturing and engineering industry.

35,000 - 38,000 + Plus bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Reward and recognition opportunities

Subsidised canteen

Private Health Scheme

On site parking



If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for then what are you waiting for?

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Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Compensation: £35,966 - £43,733 + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time / Permanent
Role ID: SF53044

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Quality Assurance Engineer.

The Role
As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll provide assurance that projects are delivered on time and fit for purpose.

Day to day, you'll provide support to projects to define appropriate quality requirements and work with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure design intent is achievied.

* Provide support to projects at an early stage to define appropriate quality requirements
* Interfacing with and Project Management on project quality related matters
* Review & provide improvements into project deliverable documentation
* Conducting internal audits
* KPI / metric development & maintenance
* Represent quality department in weekly Project / Programme meetings when required

Experience Required for the Quality Assurance Engineer
* Knowledge / Experience of quality management systems (BS EN ISO 9001)
* Capable of acting competently, decisively and quickly on quality related issues
* Strong communication & presentation skills
* Nuclear sector experience beneficial

This role is set up to be hybrid working with a mixture of office, home and periodic travel

Qualifications Required for the Quality Assurance Engineer
* Educated to HNC / HND level in relevant subject
* Recognised professional qualification in Quality Management advantageous

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role.

Our Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
* 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over 130 years Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Compensation: £39,408 - £48,252 + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time / Permanent
Role ID: SF53346

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineerat our Devonport, Plymouth site.

The Role
As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll take a senior role in the quality program in relation to the development and handover of new facilities and infrastructure.

Day to day, you'll provide support to projects to define appropriate quality requirements whilst advising and guiding project managers.

* Provide support to projects at an early stage to define appropriate quality requirements
* Interfacing with and Project Management on project quality related matters
* Review & provide improvements into project deliverable documentation
* Conducting internal & external audits
* KPI / metric development & maintenance
* Represent quality department in weekly Project / Programme meetings when required

Essential experience of the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
* Knowledge / Experience of quality management systems (BS EN ISO9001)
* Capable of acting competently, decisively and quickly on quality related issues
* Strong communication & presentation skills
* Nuclear sector experience beneficial

This role is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a hybrid working arrangement set split between the office, working from home and periodic travel to other sites.

Qualifications for the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
* Educated to HNC / HND level in relevant subject
* Lead auditor certification preferred
* Recognised professional qualification in Quality Management advantageous

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role.

Our Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
* 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over 130 years Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Devonport, Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF54826

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Quality Engineer at our Devonport site.

The role

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to support the Surface & Air Portfolio Quality Manager & Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager in the production facility at CWEW, Devonport. Potential to assist other areas within Mission systems, ensuring delivered product meets the customer requirements for Quality, Cost and On Time Delivery. This will be realised through an audit programme, documentation review and clearance, supporting lean initiatives and root cause investigation and subsequent preventative action.

Day to day, you'll comply with the organisation's quality policies, plans and procedures, as well as:

• Represent the customer's interests and help to maintain the open and collaborative relationship we have. Speak regularly with the customer quality representative.
• Work closely with the Bidding team to ensure the correct adoption of Quality requirements, including capability and resource requirements and associated costs.
• Guide project management and engineers throughout the life cycle to ensure the achievement of specification, in a timely and cost-effective delivery of products and services to our customers.
• Develop strong customer relationships, so that organisation growth opportunities are supported with a quality, value driven approach.

This role is full-time, 36 hours per week, based at Devonport Royal Dockyard with a hybrid working arrangement of 2-3 days per week working from home.

Essential experience of the Senior Quality Engineer:

• A proficient quality assurance engineer with experience in a related industry and be familiar with how quality applies throughout a product or service delivery lifecycle.
• Previous customer-facing roles or experience is beneficial.
• Experience of implementing quality improvements and encouraging culture change within a team or organisation.
• Experience of auditing quality ISO9001 management systems.
• An excellent working knowledge of quality tools and problem-solving techniques, and be able to provide guidance to others in their use (e.g., Pareto, FMEA, 5 why's, 8D, etc.)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and able to give examples of how you have used them in previous situations.

Qualifications for the Senior Quality Engineer:

• We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that this position is subject to national security vetting. The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to satisfy Ministry of Defence ITAR security requirements for this role (this will include obtaining SC level of security clearance).

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 06/12/2023

We're looking for a Quality control and testing Co-Ordinator to join our clients team in Exeter. If you're a motivated self-starter who is methodical, analytical and excels at multi-tasking, we have the perfect job for you!


You will be an important part of the team who coordinates sample collection and monitoring in the Aerospace industry and you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the project.

You must be highly organised, work methodically and have excellent time-management, and able to process a large amount of data accurately and quickly. The ultimate goal of the job is to ensure samples meet pre-defined requirements.

You need to able to follow instructions to the letter and be confident in using various Microsoft Office packages, such as Excel and Outlook. The ability to interpret discussed information and deliver clear and concise updates to colleagues is essential.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role. You will need exceptional organisational and communication skills, and be able to provide solutions with attention to detail.

To be the right fit for our team, you must be motivated and have a 'can-do' attitude. If you can work well in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible to changes, then we want to hear from you.

This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to join a leading organisation in the Aerospace sector.

This role is ongoing and potentialfor permanent role after training


If you're the candidate we've been searching for, then please send us a CV and covering letter, detailing your relevant work experience to date. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Quality Technician - Plymouth

2-10pm or night shift available!

Do you have what it takes to ensure quality at its finest? Are you an experienced Quality Technician with a passion for problem solving? Are you awesome at building strong relationships with colleagues?

If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

We're looking for an experienced Quality Technician to join our clients team at a busy manufacturing plant in Plymouth.

You'll be responsible for ensuring the quality of our products, driving continuous improvement and managing customer complaints. A quality-focused individual, your daily and weekly audits of production will ensure all standards are met. You'll also be carrying out measuring capabilities, making suggestions for improvement and ensuring relevant corrective action is taken.

You'll be leading our quality training program, managing purchase requisitions and ensuring internal complaints are resolved. No two days will be alike in this diverse role.


* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including a bonus scheme!
* £27,000
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Health Scheme
* Subsidised canteen
* Recognition and reward program
* On site parking


If this sounds like you, please email your CV!
We look forward to hearing from you!

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My client is a leading global Precision Engineering & Manufacturing company, specialising in integrated solutions for Aerospace, Defence, Medical, and related industries. We are seeking an experienced CMM Operator/ Quality Inspector who is dedicated and detail-oriented individual. In this role, you will you be reporting to the Operations Manager and supporting the inspection function of the site, operating a CMM machine, conducting 'first off' and final inspections, and in-process checks and First Article Inspection reports. Additionally, you will cover a general quality engineering role, including the calibration of onsite measurement equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Perform all inspection duties in compliance with operating, workplace, and customer specifications.

  
  


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  Ensure machining process compliance according to company and customer requirements.

  
  


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  Interpret and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications.

  
  

We are looking for a dedicated individual with excellent attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong 'can do' attitude. The ideal candidate should be a good communicator, capable of working independently or collaboratively within a team. You must have experience within this role or demonstrable work history in a similar setting and expertise in operating CMM machinery, competence with handheld manual measuring equipment, a history in precision engineering, familiarity with AS9100/9001 quality management systems, and knowledge of aerospace specifications. Programming knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.

If you are a skilled CMM Operator/ Quality Inspector looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a global industry leader, we would like to hear from you.

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  Fridays off

  
  


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  Monday to Thursday 7am - 5pm

  
  


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  20 days including 6.5 Bank Holidays

  
  


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  Pension: 5% min personal contribution,

  
  


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  Company contribution of 3%

  
  


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  Life Insurance: 2 x annual salary Death in Service

  
  


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  Salary up to £33,700 depending on experience.

  
  

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Sub-Contractor and Compliance Manager
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Larbert, FK5 4EB
Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Monday – Friday (may be required to participate in on-call roster and AP responsibilities depending on discipline)
£37,831
- £46,100 per annum from April 2023 plus benefits (on call attracts additional allowance)
Here at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, we currently have an opportunity for an experienced Sub-Contractor and Compliance Manager to join our Estates team. The Estates Department provides the hospital with a comprehensive, planned, reactive maintenance service including Life Cycle and Project Work to the electrical, mechanical, and building fabric.

This role will be responsible for the management of the Technical Compliance delivery model through directly employed Engineering Officers (Authorised Persons) and specialist term contractors and will be responsible for planning the day-to-day delivery of statutory and mandatory compliance. The successful candidate will be a technical manager responsible for managing the procurement of specialist sub-contracted services and for the delivery of engineering elements of all specialist’s sub-contractor works.

The Sub-Contractor and Compliance Manager will also work closely with the Maintenance Manager, Project Manager and Lifecycle Manager in their monitoring and control in respect of capital projects and life cycle equipment replacement works, this includes the management and monitoring of all of the engineering projects services delivery, ensuring the contract meets its statutory, mandatory, and contractual obligations.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

- Procure, manage and control the services and operations of the Specialist Sub-Contractors within the allocated budget.
- Provide a monthly report on the departments compliance status and create action laces to maintain.
- Manage the coordination and delivery of the compliance requirements set out in the FM Contract and as guided by the Company’s Compliance Handbook.
- Ensure timely delivery of services to ensure compliance with all statutory, mandatory, and technical contractual obligations for all plant equipment and spaces under the Estates departments control.
- Review all sub-contractor service and call out reports and action as required.
- Produce the annual planned preventative maintenance schedule for all sub-contracted engineering services detailing all tasks to be undertaken.
- Prepare and review maintenance procedures for plant and equipment, ensuring quality standards and minimising unavailability.
- Coordinates and delivers training programmes for AP colleagues.
- Monitors planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes ensuring compliance with KPI.
- May be required to participate in on-call roster and AP responsibilities depending on discipline


What you’ll need to do the role:

- Preferably Degree qualified in a relevant subject or a relevant qualification HNC or HND in either mechanical or electrical engineering with appropriate endorsements (or equivalent knowledge, skill, and experience).
- Completed City and Guilds / NVQ of equivalent in engineering, plumbing or electrical apprenticeship.
- Previous experience in a management capacity in Health Estates engineering services.
- Experience and knowledge of building services and M&E design requirements.
- Computer literate.
- Good understanding of the importance of meeting KPIs to a required standard.
- Experience of building services within a hospital would be advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Consistent approach to problem solving.
- Able to organise own work and activities of a team.
- Adaptable and flexible approach, able to meet the needs of the department.


Why Serco?
Meaningful and vital work: Working within a Hospital at Serco means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.
A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people: Hospitals are busy places and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.
What we offer

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- The chance to make a positive difference to the wider public.
- Interesting, varied and enjoyable work.
- A company that recognises your contribution.

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Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Compensation: £35,966 - £43,733 + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time / Permanent
Role ID: SF53044

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Quality Assurance Engineer.

The Role
As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll provide assurance that projects are delivered on time and fit for purpose.

Day to day, you'll provide support to projects to define appropriate quality requirements and work with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure design intent is achievied.

* Provide support to projects at an early stage to define appropriate quality requirements
* Interfacing with and Project Management on project quality related matters
* Review & provide improvements into project deliverable documentation
* Conducting internal audits
* KPI / metric development & maintenance
* Represent quality department in weekly Project / Programme meetings when required

Experience Required for the Quality Assurance Engineer
* Knowledge / Experience of quality management systems (BS EN ISO 9001)
* Capable of acting competently, decisively and quickly on quality related issues
* Strong communication & presentation skills
* Nuclear sector experience beneficial

This role is set up to be hybrid working with a mixture of office, home and periodic travel

Qualifications Required for the Quality Assurance Engineer
* Educated to HNC / HND level in relevant subject
* Recognised professional qualification in Quality Management advantageous

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role.

Our Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
* 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over 130 years Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.