Senior Product Assurance Engineer
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Location: Harwell / Stevenage, UK
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Model: Hybrid
Salary: £71,000 Per Annum + Benefits
About the Client
Our client is a global space technology business working across satellites, robotics, space exploration and communications, delivering advanced solutions for international space programmes.
Role Overview
We're looking for a Senior Product Assurance Engineer to lead assurance activities for electronic, electromechanical and optical products across the full project lifecycle.
You'll work closely with engineering teams, suppliers and customers, with occasional UK and international travel.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Product Assurance work packages across projects.
Develop Product Assurance Plans and ensure supply-chain compliance.
Lead EEE Parts, Materials & Processes, Radiation Hardness and RAMS activities.
Support design, manufacturing, integration and test reviews.
Chair PDR, CDR, SRR, MRR, TRB and customer/supplier reviews.
Prepare EIDPs and PA documentation including QSL, CIL and CIDL.
Lead non-conformance, critical item and change-control processes.
Review processes, drawings, procedures, test data and inspection records.
Support QMS activities, audits and continuous improvement.
Act as the PA focal point for customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
Promote quality best practices and mentor junior PA/QA Engineers.
Support Business Development with proposals.
Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
5+ years' Product Assurance experience across ESA/NASA and commercial programmes.
Experience with electronic, electromechanical and optical systems.
Strong knowledge of EEE Parts, Materials & Processes, Radiation Hardness and RAMS.
Full lifecycle experience on ESA/NASA missions.
Strong technical documentation skills.
Knowledge of ECSS-Q-ST-10, ECSS-Q-ST-60 and ECSS-Q-ST-70.
Experience with ISO 9001 / AS 9100 quality systems.
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving experience.
Nice to Have
Supplier Quality Management experience.
Knowledge of NASA, IPC, JEDEC and MIL-STD standards.
Satellite, payload, robotics, optical or ground support equipment experience.
Electronic units, PCB, digital communications or IC experience.
Manufacturing process knowledge including soldering, coating, bonding or plating. xrnqpay
Harness design and fabrication experience.
Salary & Benefits
Private healthcare
Life insurance and disability income protection
Pension plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working to support work-life balance
If you're an experienced Product Assurance Engineer with ESA/NASA programme experience and a space electronics background, I'd be keen to hear from you.
Product Assurance Engineer in Oxford employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
