At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance for cutting-edge space technology and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Rapidly growing engineering firm specialising in RF and microwave technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on exciting space projects.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative space payload products.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace and defence sectors while working with advanced technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in product assurance or quality engineering, especially in aerospace or complex electronics.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Product Assurance Engineer in County Durham to join a rapidly growing engineering business working on advanced RF and microwave technology for satellite communications, space and defence applications. This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability and compliance of space payload products throughout the full product lifecycle.
The role will involve:
- Leading Product Assurance activities across space and payload programmes
- Ensuring compliance with ECSS, ESA and NASA requirements
- Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, test and supply chain teams
- Supporting the selection and qualification of space-grade components and materials
- Reviewing quality plans, manufacturing documentation and non-conformances
- Leading root cause investigations, corrective actions and NRBs
- Supporting design reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews and programme gates
- Managing configuration control, traceability and quality documentation
- Supporting supplier quality and audit activities
Looking for experience in:
- Product Assurance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality or Reliability Engineering
- Complex electronics, RF, aerospace, defence or space products
- Quality management systems, non-conformance and root cause analysis
- PCB manufacturing and aerospace soldering standards
- ECSS, ESA or NASA standards
- AS9100 / ISO 9001 would be highly advantageous
- FMEA, risk management, qualification or acceptance testing would also be beneficial
Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the successful candidate will need to satisfy UK Security Clearance requirements.
If you're currently working in Product Assurance, Quality or Reliability and have experience within space, aerospace, defence, RF or complex electronics, I’d be keen to speak with you.
Product Assurance Engineer in Sedgefield employer: Octagon Group
Octagon Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Waterbeach, UK. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, hands-on experience in product development, and a supportive environment that values teamwork and quality. With a focus on meaningful projects and a commitment to employee development, Octagon Group stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in mechanical engineering.
