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Belcan Workforce Solutions is currently looking for a Quality Auditor Lead to work for one of our clients based in Warrington, UK.

You will require 'Right to Work' in UK, unfortunately no sponsorship will be available for this role.

To manage and control projects and associated quality assurance processes, including the management of the audit process, whilst supporting and managing necessary quality assurance, document control and system resources required to provide effective support to the Project.

To ensure that quality control systems are established, communicated, applied and remain effective to provide 'right first time' products and services to satisfy business and customer expectations, ensuring quality, reliability and performance standards are maintained and to support and manage necessary QA/QC resource in projects.

Key Activities

Responsible for the provision of Quality related advice and guidance to the Project
To ensure full utilisation of internal reporting systems to capture all quality related data, such as audit findings, non-conformities, observations, improvement opportunities
Responsible for conducting internal audits, in accordance with the published project audit programme, and produce reports in relation to audit outcomes.
Prepare and review Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans and supporting QA documentation
Responsible for liaising with Project Quality Control inspectors to provide assurance that all Hold Points/ Witness Points are met in a compliant manner.
Responsible for validating the implementation and effectiveness of Project corrective actions resulting from any NC or internal/ external audits.
To promote a Right first time approach to quality and Safety.
Ensure quality performance monitoring is maintained and reviewed accordingly against agreed KPIs
Oversee quality operations to ensure all documentation and specifications are adhered to.
Ensure subcontractors / Suppliers conform to the company and project requirements.
Liaise with all relevant Project stakeholders in relation to the preparation and submission of Project quality requirements and supporting documentation
Liaise with Client's QA departments to ensure transparency and open communication
Actively promote and encourage a Continuous improvement philosophy.

Experience & Qualifications

Good Engineering and QA/QC background
Development of project QA documentation (Quality Plans, ITPs etc) and review of supplier QA documentation.
Pipework, steelwork and insulation knowledge -Desirable
Demonstrable, current knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems in a regulated environment such as construction, petrochemical, aerospace etc.
Problem Resolution-Must have a good grasp of problem resolution tools and techniques and the ability to articulate their use in a given situation.
Must have a full understanding on how to deliver internal audits of management systems and be able to communicate outcomes.
Knowledge and familiarity with KPIs and performance monitoring techniques
The ability to understand and interpret ISO Management System Standards, technical drawings and specifications is desirable.
Computer literate; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite essential
Good communication and report writing skills
+5 years' experience working in a highly regulated industry (petrochemical /Oil & Gas/Aviation, Construction)
Recognised and current Internal Auditor qualification IRCA - Essential
Recognised quality qualification/certification- Essential
Welding knowledge- CSWIP 3.1 - Desirable

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan