Product Assurance Engineer

DHV Technology; Málaga; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Professional development

Work Anywhere Days

Birthday Off

Job summary

DHV Technology, based in Málaga, develops solar panels and power systems for space missions. We seek a Product Assurance Engineer to ensure compliance with customer requirements and ECSS standards through the full project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, project management, manufacturing and customers to drive risk management, regulatory compliance, and documentation. Candidates should have a engineering degree and 3–5 years in aerospace or regulated industries, with English

Qualifications

• Product Assurance lifecycle expertise across complex projects.
• Experience with design, qualification, manufacturing and customer acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, ECSS standards, internal procedures, and Product Assurance requirements.
• Prepare and maintain the Project Product Assurance Plan and QA documentation.
• Act as the primary Product Assurance interface with customers, supporting technical reviews, audits, and meetings.
• Support requirements analysis, design reviews, qualification activities, and product acceptance from a Product Assurance perspective.
• Promote preventive risk management and ensure mitigation actions are implemented.
• Review and approve selection of materials, processes, and components for compliance.
• Manage non conformities, deviations, waivers, RFWs, RFDs, and change requests with proper impact assessment.
• Ensure effective configuration management across baselines and delivered configurations.
• Support reliability, safety, and risk analyses with multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan and perform Product Assurance audits and surveillance.
• Prepare QA deliverables for customer reviews and final acceptance.
• Ensure all hardware and documentation meet contractual and Product Assurance requirements prior to shipment.

Skills

Product Assurance principles

Requirements management

Configuration management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Materials Engineering or related

Tools

ECSS standards

QMS

Aerospace quality standards

Job description

Join DHV Technology and Be Part of the Vanguard in Space Technology

Launch your career with a company that’s building the future beyond Earth.

At DHV Technology, our mission is clear: to accelerate space exploration by delivering innovative power solutions that drive missions across the globe. We are a Spanish company headquartered in Málaga, with a strong international presence and a leading position in the design and manufacturing of solar panels and power systems for space applications.

With clients in over 40 countries, our technology is already orbiting Earth and beyond, making DHV Technology a global reference in the aerospace industry. Working here means joining a unique sector where every project has a global impact and the potential to shape the future of humanity.

We develop solutions for satellites and space missions, including deployable solar arrays and advanced power systems that store and manage energy for groundbreaking projects. Innovation, customer orientation, and excellence are the core values driving our continuous growth and keeping us at the forefront of space exploration.

What is it like to be a Product Assurance Engineer at DHV Technology?

As a Product Assurance Engineer at DHV Technology, you will play a key role in ensuring that our space photovoltaic solar panels fully comply with customer requirements, applicable standards, and contractual obligations throughout the entire project lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and customers, you will lead Product Assurance activities from requirements definition through design, qualification, manufacturing, testing, and final customer acceptance.

This role requires a proactive and preventive mindset, focused on risk management, regulatory compliance, configuration control, and continuous oversight to ensure the successful delivery of reliable space products that meet the highest aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure compliance with applicable customer requirements, ECSS standards, internal procedures, and Product Assurance requirements throughout assigned projects.
• Prepare, implement, and maintain the Project Product Assurance Plan and associated Product Assurance documentation.
• Act as the primary Product Assurance interface with customers, supporting technical reviews, audits, and project meetings.
• Support requirements analysis, design reviews, qualification activities, and product acceptance from a Product Assurance perspective.
• Promote a preventive approach by identifying project risks, monitoring critical activities, and ensuring the implementation of appropriate mitigation actions.
• Review and approve the selection of materials, processes, and components to ensure compliance with applicable project and customer requirements.
• Manage non conformities, deviations, waivers, RFWs, RFDs, and change requests, ensuring proper impact assessment, implementation, and closure.
• Ensure effective configuration management by monitoring product baselines, configuration changes, and the consistency between As Designed, As Built, and As Delivered configurations.
• Support reliability, safety, and risk analyses in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Plan and perform Product Assurance audits and surveillance activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and approve Product Assurance deliverables required for customer reviews, qualification campaigns, and final product acceptance.
• Ensure that all hardware and documentation delivered to the customer fully comply with contractual, technical, and Product Assurance requirements prior to shipment.

Education and Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Materials Engineering, or a related scientific or technical field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Product Assurance, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a similar role within the aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working on product development projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from design to customer acceptance.
• Familiarity with ESA, ECSS, or other aerospace quality standards is highly valued.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Product Assurance principles and lifecycle management within complex engineering projects.
• Requirements management, verification, validation, and product acceptance processes.
• Configuration management and change control throughout the product lifecycle.
• Risk assessment, preventive quality methodologies, and non conformity management.
• Preparation and maintenance of Product Assurance Plans and project quality documentation.
• Customer and regulatory compliance within highly regulated industries.
• ECSS standards, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and aerospace quality requirements.
• Participation in technical reviews, audits, and project milestones.
• Basic understanding of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and manufacturing processes to support multidisciplinary engineering activities.

Soft Skills

We are looking for candidates who bring the following attributes:

• Strong analytical thinking with a proactive and preventive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external customers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of responsibility, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Customer oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering reliable and compliant products.

What we offer

• Working on exciting international projects in the space sector.
• Relocation package for national and international mobility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Work Anywhere Days: 5 days per year to work from any location of your choice and break the routine.
• Birthday Off: Your birthday is not just another day, enjoy it your way.

Ready to Shape the Future of the Space Industry?

If you're passionate about electronics and space technology and want to join a fast-growing, innovation-driven company working on high-impact international projects, DHV Technology is your place.

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