Senior Quality Engineer - Supply Chain Audit

As a Senior Quality Engineer at Assystem, your primary responsibilities include developing and executing risk-based Supply Chain Audit programs, conducting unplanned audits, and collaborating with various departments to ensure quality and compliance. You'll also monitor non-conformances and contribute to monthly reports, using your expertise to identify areas for improvement.

To qualify for the Senior Quality Engineer role at Assystem, candidates should have experience executing audit programs, hold Lead Auditor qualifications for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, and possess excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a regulated environment like nuclear is also preferred.

Assystem is committed to the continuous development of its employees, including Senior Quality Engineers. With ongoing training opportunities and a culture that promotes internal promotions—70% of our managers come from within—you’ll have the resources you need to advance your career while contributing to innovative projects.

Yes, the Senior Quality Engineer role at Assystem requires travel across the UK and internationally. This travel allows you to conduct crucial audits on-site at various locations, ensuring that the Supply Chain meets the high standards of the Hinkley Point C project.

At Assystem, the work culture emphasizes innovation, diversity, and collaboration. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be part of a supportive community that values unique contributions and encourages employee engagement through dynamic committees and social benefits, fostering a positive and productive working environment.

It's essential to highlight your previous experiences with creating, managing, or executing audit programs. Discuss specific audits you've conducted, the methodologies applied, and the outcomes. Be strategic in relating your experience directly to the needs of the Senior Quality Engineer role, reflecting Assystem's commitment to quality.

Explain your methods for prioritizing tasks, such as using risk assessments to determine urgency or importance in your audit processes. Give examples of situations where you successfully managed multiple priorities, demonstrating your ability to thrive under pressure.

Discuss the importance of effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. Highlight techniques like inviting input during audit planning sessions and communicating outcomes clearly. Share any experiences that underscore your success in building strong relationships during audit processes.

Provide a specific example of a non-conformance you identified, the analysis you conducted, and the corrective actions implemented. Emphasize the importance of timely resolution and the positive impact it had on the overall project or quality standards.

Discuss ISO 9001 as critical for quality management. Explain its core principles and how they apply to your role as a Senior Quality Engineer at Assystem. Relate how you’ve applied its standards in past roles to improve quality processes.

Emphasize your proactive approach to continuous learning—whether through professional memberships, attending workshops or conferences, or following industry publications. Highlight your commitment to applying new knowledge to your work as a Senior Quality Engineer.

Share a detailed example, explaining the audit context, the insights you uncovered, and how you presented these findings to management, leading to actionable steps that improved project quality or efficiency.

Discuss how collaboration with different teams enhances the auditing process. Illustrate this by sharing an example where teamwork led to successful audit outcomes, emphasizing the collective effort in achieving quality objectives.

Explain your systematic approach to planning, including risk assessments and defining the audit scope. Discuss tools or techniques you've used to ensure a comprehensive audit plan that aligns with the objectives and standards of Assystem.

Share your techniques for diffusing tension and building rapport, such as emphasizing the benefits of audits and fostering an environment of trust and transparency. Provide an example where you successfully managed a similar situation.