Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Amentum scores B on the Alion truth index.
Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
About the Opportunity
We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.
Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.
The role of the Quality Engineer will work in the HPC Quality Management Team with administrative reporting to the Quality Management Manager who shall ensure QMLs and PQMs perform and apply the appropriate processes to deliver to programme quality requirements.
Role responsibilities
- Contribute to the quality execution plan within the Programme and undertaken reviews and checks to ensure quality is delivered by the supply chain efficiently and in accordance with programme quality requirements.
- Prepare and update the Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs).
- Monitor QMLs deliverables identified in the KANBAN dashboard.
- Expedite Quality Auditors in the prompt resolution of audit findings within the supply chain.
- Support the progressive review and acceptance of Lifetime Quality Records (LTQR) by contractors and lead implementation of LTQR reviews delegated by QML.
- Perform in-factory manufacturing inspection when required (UK, France or worldwide) delegated by QML.
Education, Experience and Skills
- Academic background in Quality Management and clear understanding of quality management best practice for deployment by large, complex, and contract-led organisations.
- Appetite for regular travels with supply chain whilst remaining open to the ideas of others.
- Solution provider mindset, able influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others.
- Confident and articulate communicator, able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, able to speak on behalf of QML in large audience.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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