Principal Quality Engineer - Supply Chain Lead Auditor

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Bridgwater, Somerset, England, GBR
Hybrid
Energy
The Role
Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in highly regulated sectors, our 7,500 Switchers globally deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world!

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As a member of Assystem, you'll be part of a team driving the low-carbon energy future. We’re ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world-class projects like Hinkley Point C. Together, we’ll innovate and shape tomorrow’s energy solutions.

Job Description

Join the largest-scale project currently being developed in Europe! We’re looking for an experienced Lead Auditor to play a key role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our Project Supply Chain.

As an embedded member of the Quality function, you will:

  • Plan, execute, and report on Supply Chain audits across the UK and internationally
  • Track, manage, and follow up on audit findings and non-conformances
  • Analyse audit outcomes to deliver clear, actionable insights for senior management
  • Support strategic decision-making through data-driven quality assurance

📍Location: Flexible anywhere in the UK – travel across the UK and internationally is required.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on a landmark project while applying your auditing expertise in a fast-paced, global environment.

About the Department:

The Quality department is responsible for developing and maintaining policies, strategies, standards, and procedures, ensuring the implementation of best practices in quality management and oversees the effectiveness of the project’s activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a risk-based Supply Chain Audit Programme aligned with ISO 9001 and project requirements
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain Assurance, Inspection, Environmental, and Health & Safety teams for audit planning and outcomes.
  • Define audit scope, criteria, and objectives with Quality Management Leads.
  • Conduct unplanned audits as needed, based on risk reviews.
  • Engage stakeholders and auditees effectively in audit planning.
  • Monitor Non-Conformances to ensure timely closure and effective corrective actions.
  • Contribute to monthly dashboard reports on the Supply Chain Audit Program.
  • Analyse audit results to identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

Mandatory

  • Strong experience in planning and executing audit programmes
  • IRCA Lead Auditor qualification in most if not all of the below:
    • ISO 9001:2015
    • ISO 45001:2018
    • ISO 14001:2015
  • Proven experience applying ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 within a multi-disciplinary project environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Full UK driving license

Desirable

  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or IRCA
  • Knowledge of ISO 19443:2018
  • Knowledge of CFSI
  • Understanding of special processes, including:
    • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
    • Welding
  • Coating and surface treatment

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

  • 🌍 Work on a landmark European project
  • ✈️ International exposure and collaboration
  • 📈 Influence quality strategy at scale
  • 💼 High-impact role within a global supply chain
  • 🚀 Opportunity to leave a lasting legacy

🌟 Your Benefits Package

🤝Flexible working available to suit individual needs
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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HQ: Paris
6,975 Employees

What We Do

Assystem, one of the world's leading independent nuclear engineering companies, is committed to accelerating the energy transition. We see ourselves as an activist in the development of nuclear energy, convinced that it is an essential part of the fight against climate change. 7,000 switchers, spread in 12 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East are working every day to make the energy switch by accelerating the development of nuclear and renewable energies, power grids, clean hydrogen projects and low-carbon transport. We design and supervise major projects through our engineering activities and accelerate our customers' digital transformation. We also develop new solutions to build faster and improve the performance of complex infrastructures. 55 years of experience have made Assystem a key partner of the world's largest industrial groups: CEA, EDF, ENEC, Enedis, Engie, Framatome, ITER, K.A. CARE, Naval Group, NICDC, Orano, RATP, Rolls Royce, Royal Commission, Sellafield, SGP, SNCF... Assystem is ranked in the Top 3 companies in the nuclear energy sector.

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