Quality Engineer

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Acteon, a company specialising in marine energy and infrastructure services, provides unique offerings in survey, engineering, foundations, moorings, and decommissioning. By harnessing advanced technology and industry expertise, Acteon delivers innovative and cost-effective strategies to its customers in the offshore energy sector. Acteon's capability extends from engineering the seabed to delivering sustainable energy systems on the surface, all with a commitment to excellence.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

UTEC, Acteon's Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise offshore project's economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers' decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers.

Quality Engineer - UTEC Geo-Services

UTEC Geo-services is seeking an experienced Quality Professional to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis
. This newly created Quality Engineer role is ideal for someone with several years of QA/QC experience in electronics and mechanical manufacturing, preferably with experience in offshore related industries.

This is a hybrid role (60% office-based), located at our modern facility in Wokingham (RG41). Candidates must live within daily commuting distance and be flexible with office days to meet business needs.

• Be resident in the UK with the right to work and be a permanent resident. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria.
• Hold a valid passport with no restrictions on travel to the USA.

We're entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. Over the next three years, we aim to scale rapidly—and we need a dedicated Quality Engineer to help us elevate our standards and drive meaningful improvements across our operations.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role
. You'll need to be:

• Technically sound in electronics, manufacturing and supply chain quality (e.g., ITPs, MRBs, supplier vetting, auditing).
• Confident and persuasive
  , able to build relationships and influence change at all levels.
• Pragmatic and proactive
  , focused on real‑world service and product improvements—this is not an ISO
  9001 management role.

You'll be a coach, advisor, and influencer
, helping to embed a strong Quality culture across our diverse teams. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and making a tangible difference, this is the role for you.

Expect to travel both domestically and internationally
—primarily to Houston, Texas
, and also to sites in Scotland, Alaska, Australia, Brazil, Norway, UAE, and Singapore
. Trips may be a day, or last 1–2 weeks
, so flexibility in your home life and family commitments is essential.

We operate across a wide range of disciplines including:

• Electronics design and manufacture for the offshore energy industry
• Surveying in every ocean globally, and on land
• Mechanical design, assembly, operation and maintenance of subsea drills

You’ll need relevant experience and a curious, self‑starting mindset to learn and adapt.

• Champion robust Quality Assurance and Control across the business.
• Drive quality culture and continuous improvement in everything we design, manufacture, supply, and operate.
• Enhance and evolve our Quality Management System
  .
• Collaborate with local teams to develop and track Quality Improvement Plans
  .
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for all products and services.
• Work closely with the Head of Supply Chain to improve supplier quality.
• Develop and maintain Quality Standards and Procedures
  .

• Level 4 Quality Assurance qualification with 3+ years QA experience
  , or
• 5+ years in dedicated QA roles with clear career progression.
• Experience writing ITPs, MRBs
  , and other technical documentation.
• Background in engineering, electronics, manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication
  .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365
  .
• Strong report writing skills.
• International experience is a plus.

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