Lead Product Assurance Engineer

Overview

Are you ready to play a vital role in shaping the future of space technology? Join a world-class space company with a rich legacy of mission success and technological firsts. With a strong and growing presence in the UK, we’re delivering cutting-edge capabilities. As we expand our operations in the UK, we’re looking for a Product Assurance Engineer to help ensure mission success from concept to launch.

You’ll be working closely with hardware and software engineering teams, global customers, and leading suppliers on space hardware destined for orbit and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Product and Quality Assurance across the full project lifecycle
  
  
• Develop and maintain Product Assurance Plans to meet customer and internal requirements
  
  
• Oversee materials, parts and processes assurance, from selection through documentation
  
  
• Support design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery of spaceflight systems
  
  
• Collaborate on supplier and customer reviews and audits
  
  
• Champion non-conformance, change control, and risk management processes
  
  
• Contribute to internal QMS initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement
  
  
• Act as a key point of contact for all product assurance activities with customers and subcontractors
  
  
• Support proposal development and project bids as a subject matter expert
  
  What we’re looking for
  
  
• Degree in Engineering or related field
  
  
• Considerable commercial experience in space, aerospace, or defence QA
  
  
• Strong knowledge of ECSS standards and space hardware lifecycles
  
  
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and root cause analysis
  
  
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Supplier QA experience
  
  
• Familiarity with satellite. Optical and robotic systems, or electronics manufacturing
  
  What We Offer
  
  
• Competitive Salary: Rewarding your skills and experience.
  
  
• Career Growth: Lead exciting projects with opportunities for professional development in a globally recognized industry leader.
  
  
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a passionate, purpose-driven team dedicated to advancing space exploration and communication.
  
  
• Range of benefits: to support you and your family’s health and wellbeing, hybrid working to encourage work-life balance, and more.
  
  About You
  
  You are an organized, quality-focused professional with exceptional critical thinking skills and the ability to inspire and lead a team. You’re confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders and are excited about occasional travel to collaborate with team members across the UK.
  
  Why Join Us
  
  Be part of a visionary team revolutionizing space communications. Our mission is to advance exploration and development, fostering innovation that improves life on and above Earth. Join us in this new golden age of space exploration and inspire the next generation of pioneers.
  
  Apply today and take the lead in shaping the future of space!
  
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