Quality Assurance Engineer

Job description

2937082
City

Stafford
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Grid Solutions
Function

Quality
Country

United Kingdom
Postal Code

ST17 4LX
Role Summary/Purpose

Provides Quality Assurance advice and audits , within the framework provided by the Systems Business, to enable the continuous improvement and sustainable development of the HVDC processes and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities

INTERNAL AUDITS
Manage the internal audits schedule, as agreed with the management team, in order to provide confidence that the functions are operating to their processes and procedures.  Confirm that the processes and procedures are compliant with ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

CONTINUOUS PROJECT AUDITS
Manage the Continuous Project Audit schedule, agreed with the Operations Functions, to provide continuous feedback on the effectiveness of the processes and procedures currently affecting project execution.

PROJECT QUALITY PLANS
Create and manage Project Quality Plans for the Operations and Technology functions

SUPPLIER AUDITS
Support the supplier audit schedule, determined by the Sourcing & Procurement function in order to provide confidence in the generic QEHS standards of the supply chain. 

SUPPLIER SURVEILLANCE VISITS
Support the supplier surveillance programme determined by the Sourcing & Procurement and Operation functions to provide confidence in generic QEHS aspects of project equipment

ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Manage root cause analysis issues as defined by the management team, to provide a clear understanding of the reason for problems

QUALITY SYSTEM & PROCEDURES
Ensure the Quality Assurance process is compliant with ISO 9001.. 14001 and OHSAS 18001

PROJECT TEMPLATES & PROCEDURES
Create in conjunction with the internal customer, templates and procedures required for project execution, in addition check the content and format of new procedures/process maps from the other functions e.g. quality plans, as agreed with the management team, so that there is a simple consistent approach compliant with ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001

EHS
Take reasonable care of own safety , your colleagues safety and the environment.  Comply with Health and Safety and all other relevant company policies

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at demonstrable experience in Quality) or equivalent knowledge & experience.
• Considerable experience in QA Engineering.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.  Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link  below  for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmg-personnel-security-controls.pdf

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

About Us

GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. With over 200 years combined experience in providing advanced energy solutions, our products and services enable more resilient, efficient and reliable power systems. For more information, visit www.GEGridSolutions.com

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