Location: Stafford / Hybrid
Project: Major Grid Infrastructure - Onshore HVDC Transmission (EPC)
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure the highest standards of supplier manufacturing quality, compliance and delivery performance for a major onshore HVDC transmission project delivered under an EPC framework.
In this role, you will act as the primary interface between the project team and the global supply chain, ensuring all vendors meet stringent technical, quality and contractual requirements across electrical, mechanical, civil and control system packages.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Assurance & Compliance
Develop, maintain and implement Supplier Quality Plans, quality requirements and manufacturing surveillance strategies aligned with EPC and contractual obligations.
Ensure suppliers comply with HVDC equipment specifications, IEC/EN standards, ISO 9001 and project‑specific QA expectations.
Conduct supplier readiness reviews, documentation validation and quality requirement briefings.
Manufacturing Oversight & Audits
Conduct supplier audits, process assessments and capability reviews to verify quality systems, manufacturing controls and traceability expectations.
Perform manufacturing surveillance to ensure critical components (HV equipment, transformers, valves, mechanical assemblies, control/protection panels) are produced to specification.
Monitor welding, fabrication, electrical assembly and factory processes for technical compliance.
Inspection & Test Activities
Lead supplier‑side FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) activities, ensuring full adherence to test plans, standards and customer requirements.
Review and validate test reports, inspection records, calibration certificates and full quality documentation packs.
Coordinate 3rd‑party inspections when required.
Non‑Conformance Management & RCA
Lead supplier NCR investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective corrective/preventive actions.
Track NCR trends, escalate systemic issues and implement rapid containment actions to protect project schedule and quality.
Documentation & Deliverables Control
Maintain full traceability of manufacturing documentation including ITPs, quality records, MTRs, certificates and release notes.
Approve supplier quality dossiers for shipment and site delivery.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, procurement, logistics and site quality teams to ensure supplier deliverables fully align with project needs.
Support early design reviews to embed manufacturability and supplier capability considerations.
Provide KPIs, supplier performance insights and risk updates to project leadership.
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar.
Strong background in Supplier Quality Engineering within HV, HVDC, energy infrastructure or EPC project environments.
Experience in supplier audits, manufacturing surveillance, FAT oversight and NCR/RCA processes.
Good understanding of ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards (HVDC IEC standards advantageous).
Excellent communication, technical documentation and stakeholder management skills.
Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.
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Salary description
£43.00 - £43.00 per hour