Quality Management Lead - Electrical

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Quality Management Lead (QML) to join a major nuclear new-build programme, supporting the delivery of critical electrical equipment across the full project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with quality management experience who understands manufacturing, installation and commissioning activities and is comfortable working directly with suppliers, project teams and site stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for quality oversight of one or more of the following:

• HV Switchboards
• LV Switchboards
• Battery Systems
• UPS & Inverter Systems
• Lead quality management activities throughout the complete project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs).
• Review and monitor Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs).
• Coordinate manufacturing surveillance activities and supplier quality oversight.
• Manage non-conformances and drive timely resolution.
• Support supplier assessments and quality audits.
• Review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Plans and Follow-Up Documentation.
• Coordinate quality documentation reviews and acceptance activities.
• Lead LTQR reviews and support Quality Release Certificate processes.
• Work closely with project, engineering, construction and commissioning teams to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality delivery.
• Support successful equipment release for site installation and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

We're particularly interested in candidates with a strong electrical engineering background who have transitioned into quality, supplier quality, project quality or manufacturing quality roles.

• 5+ years' experience within engineering, manufacturing, quality or project delivery environments.
• Experience covering manufacturing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment such as switchboards, batteries, UPS systems or power distribution equipment.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing quality requirements across the supply chain.
• Willingness to travel and attend site regularly.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience on nuclear, energy, utilities, heavy industrial, power generation, oil & gas or regulated infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes, NCR management, manufacturing surveillance and ITPs.
• Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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