Quality Control Engineer
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Ng Bailey · Barrow-in-furnessPrepare for this interview
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About the role
We're looking for a Quality Control Engineer to join our team supporting major projects in Cumbria, with a key focus on our BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring that all products, services, and project deliverables meet stringent regulatory, legislative, and customer requirements. You'll work at the heart of project delivery-driving quality assurance, strengthening compliance, and championing a "Right First Time" culture. We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-MD1
Responsibilities
- Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all project activities meet contractual, regulatory, and company quality standards
- Develop and maintain inspection, test, and quality plans aligned to customer requirements
- Oversee document control, configuration management, and technical submissions
- Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Project Assurance
- Deliver progressive assurance across the full project lifecycle
- Ensure inspections, testing, and handover documentation are completed and compliant
- Provide clear reporting on quality performance, risks, and trends
- Stakeholder & Team Engagement
- Act as a key member of the project team, providing expert quality guidance
- Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
- Promote a proactive quality culture across all teams and contractors
- Risk & Improvement
- Identify and mitigate quality-related risks
- Capture and share lessons learned across projects and the wider business
- Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption
- Supply Chain Quality
- Monitor and report on supply chain quality performance
- Support suppliers in delivering against quality expectations and plans
Requirements
- Experience & Skills
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management best practice
- Experience in quality assurance within engineering, construction, or major projects
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills-confident engaging at all levels
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality systems
- What we're looking for in this individual
- A safety-first mindset with a commitment to high standards
- Ability to influence and engage teams and stakeholders
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Passion for continuous improvement and delivering excellence
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Additional Information
Quality Control Engineer Barrow-in-Furness Permanent
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