Quality Control Engineer

Project Quality Control Engineer – Leicester
Join a specialist engineering team supporting quality control across complex manufacturing and supply chain projects. This site-based role in Leicester is ideal for an experienced quality professional with strong knowledge of welded and machined components, supplier documentation, and inspection processes.
Rate: 
£55 per hour (Umbrella)
Location and Working Pattern
Site-based in Leicester
Client Overview
Our client is a well-established engineering company operating in the nuclear and advanced manufacturing sectors. They deliver high-quality fabricated and machined components, following stringent regulatory and project requirements.
Responsibilities

Liaise with customers to define and align quality assurance, control, and inspection expectations.
Review and approve supplier quality documentation including Quality Control Plans (QCPs), weld schedules, and NDT procedures.
Attend supply chain kick‑off meetings to ensure clarity around quality and documentation standards.
Produce and assign inspection activities, coordinating with internal and customer inspection teams.
Carry out inspection assignments, including risk assessments and witnessing NDT or functional tests.
Review and endorse supplier documentation throughout the project lifecycle (NDT reports, weld schedules, EC&I test documentation).
Ensure accurate recording and timely reporting of all inspection activities.
Support ongoing concurrency and verification of Life Time Records and final release documentation.
Advise project and supplier teams on quality control requirements and compliance risks.

 
Must‑have Requirements

Weld inspection qualification – CSWIP 3.2 / 3.1 or PCN Level 2 (WI).
Proven experience reviewing weld schedules/maps with associated weld procedures.
Demonstrated understanding of Quality Control Plans and Inspection & Test Plans for welded and machined components.
Previous experience working within a project environment, liaising with suppliers and reviewing manufacturing documentation.
Strong grasp of quality management systems, ideally ISO 9001.
Familiarity with fabrication, NDT and mechanical inspection processes.
Excellent communication, report writing and organisational skills.
Competent IT user (Word, Excel, Outlook).

 
Nice‑to‑have Skills

Manufacturing apprenticeship or HNC in Engineering (or equivalent).
NDT qualifications.
Auditor training or internal audit experience.
Background in a nuclear or other highly regulated industry.

 
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