Location:

Gronau, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Salary:

Market related

Category

QA / QC Engineering

Sector:

Power, Nuclear and Utilities

Contract type

Permanent

Employer:

Urenco

Consultant:

Kris Charnock

Team Lead Project Quality Manager

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We are looking for a Team Lead Project Quality Manager to join our team at our Gronau, Germany site.

This is a critical role for a quality professional with solid project delivery experience and a technical background in engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or systems). You will lead a team of Quality Engineers, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards while embedding a culture of "Right First Time" across project lifecycles.

At Urenco, we are committed to providing you with opportunities to achieve your best. If you meet some, but not all of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in nurturing the passion and potential of our people and offer leading training and development programmes, along with the opportunity to be mentored by some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership: Report to the Technical Quality Programme Manager, providing regular updates on team performance and project status.
Team Development: Lead a team of Quality Engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
Promote Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and positive team environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.
Quality Assurance & Control: Lead Quality Assurance and Control activities across multiple projects.
Compliance Management: Ensure that all project quality activities comply with project specifications and industry standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams across different sites.
Quality & Safety Culture: Promote quality and safety awareness, helping to develop a 'Right First Time' culture throughout the project lifecycle.
Audits & Corrective Actions: Participate in License Condition compliance audits (where applicable) and take corrective actions when necessary to maintain or improve compliance and best practice.
Documentation Review: Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents, providing timely and meaningful feedback to internal departments.
Supplier & Contractor Guidance: Review and advise on supplier and contractor documents as required.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with nuclear industry regulations, standards, and best practices, offering coaching to departments where necessary.
Performance Metrics: Implement quality metrics and performance indicators to monitor project progress and success.
Quality Framework Contribution: Contribute to the development of the Quality Framework for UTD.
Integrated Quality Management System: Contribute to and promote the introduction of new Integrated Quality Management System procedures, instructions, and forms for UTD.

What You Need to Thrive in This Role

Technical Background (Must-Have): Strong foundation in technical business processes, with proven expertise in one or more relevant engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, or systems engineering. This knowledge is essential for understanding complex project requirements and ensuring technical compliance across all quality-related activities.
Project Quality Expertise (Must-Have): Proven track record of managing and executing quality assurance activities across complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, ideally within the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors.
Experienced Quality Manager: Proven experience in quality management, ideally within the nuclear field.
Leadership Expertise: Experience in leading quality programmes and managing teams of Quality Engineers.
Quality Plans Knowledge: Experience in working with Quality and Inspection Plans.
Certification Experience: Familiarity with certification processes.
Self-Motivated: A proactive individual with a strong drive to manage and complete assignments.
Language Skills: Fluent in German and English; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

What We Offer

A Challenging Role with Real Career Growth: Step into a dynamic position that offers meaningful personal and professional development opportunities within an international and innovative environment.

Competitive Compensation: We offer a market-aligned, competitive salary based on your experience and expertise.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours, hybrid work arrangements, and up to 39 days of annual leave (full-time), including 9 designated bridge days to support a healthy work-life balance.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Benefit from a range of attractive perks including:Company pension schemes, Paid bridge days, Commuting allowance.

Commitment to Sustainability: Join a company dedicated to achieving CO₂ neutrality by 2040 with opportunities for you to actively contribute to our sustainability goals.

Team Culture and Social Activities: Take part in regular team-building events and company-wide activities that foster connection and collaboration.

Community Engagement: Get involved in company-supported volunteering initiatives that allow you to give back and make a positive social impact.

Focus on Well-being: Access mental health resources, well-being initiatives, and a gym membership allowance to support your overall health and wellness.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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