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  • Quality Engineer

  • Location:

    Swindon

  • Salary:

    up to £40,000 dependant on experience

  • Reference:

    Quality

  • Posted:

    4th Jan 2012

  • Job Type:

    Permanent

  • RWE npower renewables is a subsidiary of RWE Innogy, and is one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, dedicated to generating electricity using sustainable, environmentally friendly resources. We have the resources and expertise to develop, build and operate high quality, commercial-scale renewable energy schemes throughout the UK and you’ll also play a key role in implementing those processes


     


    As a key member of our Quality Team, The Quality Engineer will support the development and implementation of an internal Project Management System (PMS) for offshore projects and all relevant quality processes.  The Quality Engineer may be called upon to act as Project Quality Manager or Engineer and will be responsible for specifying and leading on Project Quality Management and Quality Assurance requirements.


     


    Principal Accountabilities


     


    Health & Safety


    ·       Visible commitment to safety improvement programmes and to a culture of zero accidents or incidents relating HSE&S


     


    Quality


    ·     Support of the development of projects, e.g. quality aspects, specify general quality requirements


    ·     Support of the main quality department located in Germany, e.g. development, introduction and implementation of standards and procedures


    ·     Responsible for specifying and leading on Project Quality Management and Quality Assurance requirements


    ·     Check the product specifications, inspection- and test plans (ITP’s) and other documents for fabrication and installation


    ·     Planning and coordination the surveillance of manufacturing, inspection inclusive reporting of the inspection results in the projects and in the line organisation (Quality Department)


    ·     Undertaking surveillance/visits/inspections to manufacturers’ works and construction sites


    ·     Support for supplier pre-qualification and evaluation


    ·     Inspection visits inclusive reporting


    ·     Consultation and support for projects based on rules, guidelines and standards


    ·     Consolidation of contracts and relationships with external assurance agencies


    ·     Communication with supplier organisations, project team  and RWE specialists at all levels


    ·     Support for estimation from non conformities to the contract requirements in respect of the quality view


     


    Skills & Experience:


     


    ·     A sound technical background in an industry related Engineering discipline e.g. mechanical or electrical or civil or installation


    ·     Power plant experience e.g. ideally proven offshore wind farm and/or Quality Assurance/Quality Control skills and experience is desirable


    ·     Qualification to degree, HND or HNC level or equivalent in an appropriate Engineering discipline


    ·     A skilled communicator, you are able to work effectively with project managers, plant suppliers, engineering specialists and agency staff with variable QA knowledge


    ·   Willingness to travel extensively is essential; however the role is based in Swindon 90% of the time.


    ·   Experience in Quality Inspections, assessing tenders, approving suppliers, or visiting manufacturers


    ·     Skills and experience to work successfully in a quality environment, interfacing effectively with project managers, plant suppliers, engineering specialists and agency staff, any of which may have variable QA knowledge or experience


     

  • For more information, please contact:
  • Barnaby Redwood
  • Tel: 0117 973 8507
  • Mobile: 07736 807 865
  • Email: Barnaby Redwood