Job Description

Company Description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

The CAPA Specialist is responsible for managing and driving the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system to address quality non-conformances, eliminate root causes, prevent recurrence, and support continuous improvement across heavy engineering manufacturing operations.


Manage the end-to-end CAPA lifecycle, including initiation, investigation, action planning, implementation, and closure


Lead root cause analysis for:

Internal and external non-conformances Customer complaints Audit findings (internal, customer, certification, regulatory) Supplier quality issues

Apply structured problem-solving tools such as:

5 Why Analysis Fishbone (Ishikawa) FMEA Pareto analysis

Define, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional teams


Ensure timely closure of CAPAs and verify effectiveness of implemented actions


Coordinate with:

Production & Fabrication Engineering & Design Welding, NDT, and Heat Treatment teams Supply Chain & Supplier Quality HSE and Compliance teams

Maintain CAPA records in compliance with:

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (as applicable) ASME / API / customer-specific requirements

Analyse trends related to defects, rework, scrap, and process deviations


Support customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections


Promote a continuous improvement culture and preventive mindset on the shop floor


Prepare CAPA-related reports, dashboards, and management review inputs

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) Proven experience in heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders

Working knowledge of:

Fabrication and welding processes Machining and dimensional control NDT and inspection methods

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.


If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

Competitive salary Company pension Life Assurance L&D opportunities

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.