Product Assurance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented Product Assurance Engineer to join their innovative team in Chelmsford. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space imaging electronics, ensuring quality and reliability for exciting space missions. You'll be responsible for managing quality risks, supporting procurement processes, and collaborating with diverse teams to meet high standards. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant campus environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Electric Car scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible start and finish times

Paid membership to professional body

Access to training library

Company football pitch

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Assurance or QA Engineering in related fields.
• Knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality through effective project planning and control.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams to meet quality expectations.

Skills

Product Assurance

Quality Assurance

Electromechanical Systems

Risk Assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ESA/Eclipse databases

FMEA

FMECA

Job description

Job Description

Product Assurance Engineer | Chelmsford

At the forefront of technological innovation, our client is a global leader with a stellar reputation, specializing in the development of cutting-edge space imaging electronics for space agencies globally.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer with good knowledge of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts to support the engineering, procurement and selection process, including the and review of project documentation for EEE parts that will make their way into a range of exciting space missions. Previous Product Assurance experience is desirable, but applications are welcome from Engineers who have experience of parts and materials from any relevant Electronics Engineering, QA Engineering, Hardware Design Engineering backgrounds.

Role Description:

• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective project planning, execution, and quality control
• Identify, assess, and mitigate design and manufacturing quality risks
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for product non-conformance
• Support selection, procurement, and approval of EEE components and materials
• Generate and review key project documentation (e.g. PADs, DCLs, QSLs, reliability reports)
• Manage declared components and materials in ESA/Eclipse databases
• Support or lead Parts Control Boards and Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs)
• Contribute to RAMS activities in compliance with ESA standards (e.g. FMEA, FMECA, WCA)
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure quality expectations are met
• Provide global support including training and on-site engagement
• Embrace flexibility and creative problem-solving to support business growth and transformation

Experience and qualifications required:

• Experience of Product Assurance / Quality Assurance, either as a Product Assurance Engineer or Quality Assurance Engineer, or gained in a related Engineering position
• Space, Aerospace, Defence, Electronics, Semiconductor or similar industry experience
• A background in design and production for electro-mechanical parts and systems (with assemblies with electronics and software experience an advantage)
• A knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electronic/Mechanical Engineering

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary dependent on experience
• Superb campus working environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Free on-site parkingand secure area for motorcycles and bicycles
• Electric Car scheme / salary sacrifice.
• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• The site has its own football pitch, which holds regular company tournaments.
• Season ticket discountson Greater Anglia Trains.
• Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break.
• Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 15:30.
• Support your professional developmentwith a paid membership to a relevant professional body.
• Access to mentors and training– explore the vast training library at the company University!
• The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming.

Key words: Product Assurance Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, RAMS, Electro mechanical