CAPA Specialist
Navantia UK, Methil, Fife
CAPA Specialist
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Navantia UK, Methil, Fife
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 25 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 1f70271529ea456baed88a3fc3ebd1cf
Full Job Description
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