Product Assurance Engineer - County Durham
The successful candidate will also need to meet UK Security Clearance requirements.
The Opportunity
Copello are working with a growing technology business operating at the forefront of RF, microwave and satellite communications, supporting exciting programmes across the Space and Defence sectors.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major programme wins, our client is looking to appoint a Product Assurance Engineer to take ownership of product assurance and quality activities across complex space payload hardware.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Product Assurance, Quality, Reliability or Manufacturing Engineering to work on highly technical products where quality, traceability and compliance are critical.
You’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and programme teams, helping ensure products meet the demanding standards expected across the space industry.
The Role
As the Product Assurance Engineer, you’ll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from early design and development through manufacturing, qualification and final customer delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Taking the lead on product assurance activities across space payload and hardware programmes.
* Ensuring products and processes comply with relevant customer, regulatory and industry standards, including ECSS, ESA and NASA requirements.
* Working alongside engineering, manufacturing and test teams to ensure quality is built into products and processes from the outset.
* Supporting the selection, assessment and qualification of space-grade electronic components and materials.
* Reviewing and approving quality plans, manufacturing records, non-conformance reports and product release documentation.
* Driving root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions where quality issues arise.
* Leading or contributing to Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs).
* Providing product assurance input into design reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews, customer meetings and programme gates.
* Tracking quality performance, process capability and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintaining strong configuration control, product traceability and associated quality records.
* Supporting supplier quality activities, including material and process compliance...
Product Assurance Engineer employer: Copello
As a Contracts & Subcontracts Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that values collaboration and innovation. With flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while being part of a supportive team in the vibrant cities of Gloucester or Manchester. Join us to make a meaningful impact in your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
