Date: 23 Jun 2026
Location: Ruislip and Acton, London Underground Ltd
Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC
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Key Information
Job title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Salary: Circa £70,000
Grade: MMG0
Contract details: London Underground
Location: Various TFL Site Locations
Overview of project/role
As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be required to provide evidence to the Head of Fleet that First Line Assurance activities (including Safety Critical Parts and Items) within Asset Operations Fleet comply to LUL Cat 1 Safety Critical Engineering Standard S2180 and the documented Train Maintenance Regime.
The ideal candidate will ensure that the specified levels of safety, quality, reliability and cost are consistently achieved and driven down by suppliers (internal maintainers and external suppliers) of Rolling Stock spares, overhaul and repair services.
As part of a team you will structure, conduct, monitor and report on Routine Condition Audits (RCA’S) for Rolling Stock as a mandatory requirement of LUL Operators Safety Certification, under ROGS (Railway and Other Guided Systems) to ensure that local business risks are understood, addressed and comply with LUL standard S2180
Key Accountabilities
Provide documented evidence of Assurance to the Relevant Project Manager and subsequently Head of Fleet that all internal/external suppliers and maintenance processes comply with safety critical rolling stock engineering standard S2180
Evaluate potential new suppliers & provide expert advice from the quality assurance point of view and coach/develop them to meet required standards whilst supporting the TFL procurement process through the PQQ, ITT and contract award stages and then onto contract implementation.
Ensuring that suppliers are delivering in line with the specification as stated within TFL Contracts by means of developing, reviewing and approving suppliers Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans , PFMEAS.
Provide Quality Assurance advice and guidance to Operations, Commercial and Procurement for Fleet Project programs and renewals to ensure the company complies with Quality and National standards.
Co-ordinate and undertake audits of Fleet local departmental management & maintenance processes to ensure employees are working in accordance with stated requirements.
Identifying and implementing improvements to the supply chain and internal processes to drive down the cost of warranty claims to the business.
Conduct FAI's, PFMEAs, process Inspections to ensure all items are correct at the point of use and to drive down nil stocks and costs to the business.
Structure, conduct, monitor and report on Routine Condition Audits (RCA’s) to ensure that local business risks are understood and where necessary improved to reduce maintenance costs. Ensure warranty claim management through internal/external suppliers is adequately maintained to ensure the costs of warranty is reduced driving reliability improvements
Support Fleet & Central Engineering on investigations and drive process improvements to implement best practice and drive continuous improvement in the area of quality assurance.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
Proven ability to communicate (both verbally and written) with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders, in a positive and consistent manner. (Essential)
Ability to present information in a clear and simple manner to get “buy in” at different levels within internal and external organisations. (Essential)
Self motivated and able to get work done with minimal supervision. (Essential)
Numerate and able to analyse complex data and formulate appropriate plans for improvement. (Essential)
Proficient in the use of IT applications. eg. MS Office, Excel. (Essential)
Demonstrated ability to apply commercial awareness to complex business problems.
Due to the nature of the work the post holder will be good but diplomatic judgment, great resolve and unquestionable integrity. (Essential)
Knowledge
Knowledge of LULs Operators Safety Certification, under ROGS (Railway and Other Guided Systems) Railway Group Standards and comply to safety legislation which includes the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act 1971 and associated regulations. (Essential)
Holds or must be able to attain an IRCA registered ISO : 9001 Lead Auditor certification (Essential)
Knowledge of quality assurance techniques and improvements for the control of Safety Critical parts and items within a railway or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of supplier quality development and auditing. (Essential)
Holds Routine Condition Audit Accreditation or has the ability to acquire.
Have a railway/automotive/process/manufacturing engineering background, qualified to at least Btec HNC level (Mechanical and/or Electrical) with suitable relevant experience in quality assurance. Practical experience with quality assurance and problem solving tools, e.g. G8D, Pareto, statistical analysis, PFMEA.
Experience
Experienced in quality assurance techniques and improvements within a railway or manufacturing environment. (Essential)
Ability to review and interpret British and International standards in order to provide guidance internally and externally to ensure their compliance.
Experience in supplier quality development and auditing.
Experience with using quality assurance and problem solving tools, e.g. G8D, Pareto, statistical analysis, PFMEA.
Must be business focused with commitment to continuous improvement, performance, reliability and financial efficiency.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV only
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th July @ 11:59pm. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.
This position is being readvertised. If you have previously applied, your application has already been reviewed, and you do not need to reapply.
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter ( https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process ) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
