General Engineer- Quality Assurance
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20.79 to £29.19 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | US Visiting Forces |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 658140 |
Summary
Job Title: General Engineer- Quality Assurance
Location: RAF Menwith Hill
Vacancy Number 658140
Open Date: 19 March 2026
Close Date 19 April 2026
Work Hours Per Week 37.5
Salary (Per Hour) £20.79 - £29.1
Primary Duties of the Position
This Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer position focuses on advising management on quality improvements and optimizing the QA process to ensure compliance with UK/US standards. You will be responsible for examining contractor QA processes, ensuring deficiencies are identified and corrected, and collaborating with project teams to certify that all facilities are fit for purpose. The role involves developing quality assurance requirements, evaluating and recommending improvements for design and construction plans, and coordinating with all stakeholders to gain approval for QA programs. This position also requires using computer software like CADD and strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental rules.
This position is only available to UK Nationals. Applicants must hold UK citizenship and have lived in the UK for at least 8 years out of the last 10 years for this position.
Qualifications & Key Skills required for this role
A degree in an appropriate scientific field plus one year of specialized experience as per the required key skills, or
HND/City and Guilds/ NVQ Level 5/6 in an appropriate scientific field. Progressively more years of specialized experience (as outlined in the key skills) are required for qualifications below degree level.
1. Professional knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiar with engineering disciplines and architecture.
2. Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and management; as well as of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
3. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
4. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
5. Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
6. Ability to plan and organize work; analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations; recommend timely and economical solutions; coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and maintain good working relations.
A valid UK driver's license (Category B) is required.
We offer fantastic company benefits include:
• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £20.79 per hour
• Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Conditions of employment for this role
1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.
2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period and may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set.
4. Hours of work: 37.5 hours weekly. Fixed schedule: Mon-Fri 0730-1730. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required,
5. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
6. You may act as project liaison with the Defence Infrastructure Organization or other design agencies as required.
7. The work requires the employee to access facilities and infrastructure which may require climbing on, crawling under or extensive walking at construction sites, hard hat areas or other base areas.
8. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing, however positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil
Location: RAF Menwith Hill
Vacancy Number 658140
Open Date: 19 March 2026
Close Date 19 April 2026
Work Hours Per Week 37.5
Salary (Per Hour) £20.79 - £29.1
Primary Duties of the Position
This Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer position focuses on advising management on quality improvements and optimizing the QA process to ensure compliance with UK/US standards. You will be responsible for examining contractor QA processes, ensuring deficiencies are identified and corrected, and collaborating with project teams to certify that all facilities are fit for purpose. The role involves developing quality assurance requirements, evaluating and recommending improvements for design and construction plans, and coordinating with all stakeholders to gain approval for QA programs. This position also requires using computer software like CADD and strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental rules.
This position is only available to UK Nationals. Applicants must hold UK citizenship and have lived in the UK for at least 8 years out of the last 10 years for this position.
Qualifications & Key Skills required for this role
A degree in an appropriate scientific field plus one year of specialized experience as per the required key skills, or
HND/City and Guilds/ NVQ Level 5/6 in an appropriate scientific field. Progressively more years of specialized experience (as outlined in the key skills) are required for qualifications below degree level.
1. Professional knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiar with engineering disciplines and architecture.
2. Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and management; as well as of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
3. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
4. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
5. Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
6. Ability to plan and organize work; analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations; recommend timely and economical solutions; coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and maintain good working relations.
A valid UK driver's license (Category B) is required.
We offer fantastic company benefits include:
• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £20.79 per hour
• Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Conditions of employment for this role
1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.
2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period and may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set.
4. Hours of work: 37.5 hours weekly. Fixed schedule: Mon-Fri 0730-1730. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required,
5. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
6. You may act as project liaison with the Defence Infrastructure Organization or other design agencies as required.
7. The work requires the employee to access facilities and infrastructure which may require climbing on, crawling under or extensive walking at construction sites, hard hat areas or other base areas.
8. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing, however positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil