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Quality Assurance Engineer (Nuclear Programme) – Amentum
At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises—inspiring and empowering you to deliver your best work.
We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and diverse team that strives to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities. Our competitive package includes:
- Free single medical cover and a digital GP service
- Family-friendly benefits like enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance programmes
- Reimbursement for professional development and memberships
- Flexible working arrangements—hybrid, part-time, or agile hour patterns—tailored to suit your needs.
About the Opportunity
The Nuclear Power Programmes team is shaping the future of nuclear energy, operating across the UK and continental Europe. We’re scaling a diverse team passionate about Net Zero, energy security, and innovative project management. In both client-facing and internal roles, we deliver projects by thinking innovatively and collaborating across boundaries.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) and Quality Execution Plans.
- Ensure supplier and contractor compliance with:
- Quality requirements
- CQAPs, ITPs, LTQRs, and contractual standards
- Coordinate and monitor:
- Inspections and surveillance activities
- Witness points and testing programmes
- Support supplier audits, track findings, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Review manufacturing, construction, and quality documentation, including:
- End-of-manufacturing and handover records
- Monitor non-conformances, quality issues, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
- Report quality metrics and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with:
- Project teams
- Contractors
- Inspection bodies
- Suppliers
Essential Requirements
- Experience in quality assurance/control within the nuclear or safety-critical sectors.
- In-depth understanding of QA/QC practices in:
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Commissioning
- Knowledge of:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 19443
- IAEA GSR-2
- Quality management systems
- Experience with supplier audits and supply-chain quality management.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
- HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent qualification in:
- Engineering
- Science, or related discipline
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Our values are built on safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity—putting people at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of care, prioritising positive mental health and belonging.
Amentum commits to inclusion in all our interactions—celebrating difference at every level. Our Global Employee Networks and partnerships with organisations like VERCIDA actively support attraction and retention of diverse talent.
We recognise that talent comes in many forms. The UK is a Disability Confident employer, and we fully support flexible working.
If you require adjustments during recruitment or have related queries, please contact the team. Investigate our rocal accessibility resources.
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About Amentum
Headquartered in Chantilly, VA, Amentum employs over 50,000 globally, supporting the US government and allies with *agile solutions. For over 100 years, we’ve tackled complex challenges.
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