Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor

Company: VGS RPO Services
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor – Midlands

£45 per hour (outside IR35) + mileage + overnight accommodation + food allowance + extensive & interesting client portfolio + long‑term contract work.

This would suit a contract Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor who has other clients and is looking to add to their portfolio.

Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor responsibilities include:

  • Act as a Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor, visiting various Nuclear supply chain sites across the UK as required.
  • Responsible for undertaking quality Inspections / audit activities for a range of projects.
  • Conduct pre audit visits and gap analysis of fabricators around the UK who are looking to attain or requalify for ISO 9001
  • Ensure audit reports, finding evidence and auditor notes are submitted.
  • Ensure client non-conformities are closed, review and analyse client responses.
  • Provide answers to any requests arising during the technical review of files.
  • Ensure all quality and client records related to audit and certification activities are maintained and up to date.

Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor profile:

  • CSWIP 3.1/3.2
  • Previous or valid PCNs – combination of Radiographic, DPI, MPI and UT.
  • IRCA Auditor (International Register of Certificated Auditors).
  • Must have current & valid ISO 9001 External Auditing qualification
  • 3yrs Lead Audit experience, ideally at least 1yrs’ external Lead Audit background.
  • Auditing experience within the Nuclear Supply Chain / Fabrication / Oil & Gas or similar environments.
  • Good knowledge of Quality Management systems.
  • Experience assisting & organising audit teams beneficial.

If the above Quality Engineer / Lead Auditor long‑term contract looks of interest, then please get in touch and one of our consultants will contact y

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Posted: May 17th, 2026