Product Assurance Engineer

Solid State Group PLC; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Salary Sacrifice

26 Days Annual Leave + BH

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Profit Share

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Solid-State Group PLC is seeking a Product Assurance Engineer to become the technical authority for Product Assurance across the business. Reporting to the Quality & Compliance Manager, you will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle.

You will chair, approve and reject Gate Review submissions, conduct audits, influence engineering decisions and drive

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Assurance or Quality Assurance within a regulated engineering environment.
• Auditing experience in an ISO 9001 (or similar) organisation.
• Understanding of the engineering lifecycle and product development processes.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and proactive improvement.
• Experience in electronics, defence, aerospace, medical devices or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Assurance activities across the engineering lifecycle.
• Chair, review and approve Gate Reviews.
• Conduct internal audits across Product Lifecycle, Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Review project docs and product compliance.
• Investigate defects and root causes; recommend improvements.
• Support Product Certification (CE, RoHS, REACH) via Configuration Review Boards.
• Collaborate across functions to improve product quality and reliability.

Skills

Product Assurance

Quality Assurance

Internal Auditing

Engineering Lifecycle

Analytical Skills

Job description

Security Clearance

This role is subject to successful completion of BPSS clearance prior to commencement. Please review our Security Clearance Guidance for Applicants before applying.

About Us

Active Silicon - Shaping the Future of Imaging Technology

Active Silicon designs and manufactures advanced imaging and embedded vision products used across manufacturing, life sciences, medical imaging, security, and robotics. Our technology powers critical applications worldwide, and we work closely with customers to deliver tailored, high-performance solutions. As part of the Solid-State plc group, we combine innovation, quality, and expertise to make a real impact.

Join us and help deliver cutting-edge technology that drives industries forward.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Product Assurance Engineer to become the technical authority for Product Assurance across the business.

Reporting to the Quality & Compliance Manager, you will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle.

You will have the authority to chair, approve and reject Gate Review submissions, conduct audits, influence engineering decisions and drive continuous improvement across product quality and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Product Assurance activities throughout the engineering lifecycle.


• Chair, review and approve Gate Reviews.


• Conduct internal audits across Product Lifecycle, Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems.


• Review project documentation and product compliance.


• Investigate defects, identify root causes and recommend improvements.


• Participate in Configuration Review Boards and support product certification, including CE, RoHS and REACH.


• Work collaboratively across Engineering, Manufacturing and Project teams to improve product quality, reliability and compliance.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in Product Assurance or Quality Assurance within a regulated engineering environment.


• Internal auditing experience within an ISO 9001 (or similar) organisation.


• A strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle and product development processes.


• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.


• Experience gained within electronics, defence, aerospace, medical devices or other regulated engineering sectors will all be considered.

Please note: This role is subject to successful completion of BPSS clearance prior to commencement.

Why Join Us?

This is a newly created role where you will have the opportunity to shape Product Assurance across the business. You will have genuine autonomy, the authority to influence engineering decisions and the opportunity to drive quality and continuous improvement from concept through to customer delivery.

If you are looking for a role where your expertise will have a visible impact and help shape the future quality standards of a growing technology business, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits For You

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme


• 26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service


• Pensions Plan


• Company Sick Pay Scheme


• Life Assurance Scheme


• Profit Share Scheme


• All Employee Share Plan

We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.