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Working across Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing, and Supplier Management, this role is key to upholding JFD’s trusted reputation in submarine rescue, diving systems, and hyperbaric technology.
Ensure complete, accurate, and traceable certification packs for each build or project.
Manage and maintain all certification documentation (CoCs, material certificates, pressure test records, FAT/SAT documentation, IMCA-related evidence).
Oversee adherence to project-specific Control Plans, aligned with JFD QA processes from design through to delivery.
Collaborate with Document Controllers to ensure correct versioning, approval, and archiving of controlled documentation within PLM.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (IMCA, DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s, defence regulations) and internal HSSEQ requirements.
Prepare project-specific certification dossiers for customer delivery and audit activities.
Support internal teams in understanding certification requirements (e.g. weld procedures, material traceability, calibration).
Monitor certification trends, identify defects, and drive preventive improvements.
Proven experience in certification control, quality assurance, or document management within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of traceability requirements, material certification, pressure systems, and QA standards.
Working knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks (e.g. IMCA, DNV, ISO 9001, welding standards, manufacturing documentation).
High level of attention to detail with a disciplined approach to document control and accuracy.
Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, engineering, and operational teams.
Proficient in the use of Adobe Acrobat for document editing and document management systems.
Further education qualification (e.g. HNC or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD
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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce. To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA
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