Product Assurance Manager

Leonardo; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental

Family cover

Tech & lifestyle discounts

Gym memberships

Job summary

Leonardo UK is recruiting a Product Assurance Manager to lead quality assurance activities for the GCAP Electronics Evolution Consortium (G2E) at the Reading site. The role will require international travel and potential relocation between Luton and Reading, reporting to the Quality Director within a UK framework.

A strong quality/PA background and ISO 9001 familiarity are essential. The role sits within a multinational context, with cross-site collaboration and a pathway to lead quality

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM or business-related topic.
• Experience in a Quality or Product Assurance role.
• Understanding of ISO 9001.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Evidence of collaboration across geographic teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal/external design reviews to ensure quality standards.
• Support improvement initiatives related to defects, faults and failures.
• Perform Functional Configuration and Product Configuration Audits and CM activities.
• Assist Programme Manager with quality-related customer activities.
• Manage product non-conformities in line with standards.
• Oversee product acceptance activities and documentation validation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address management issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

GFE handling

Education

Degree in STEM or Business

Job description

Your Impact

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Job Description

At Leonardo we are recruiting for a Product Assurance Manager to work on our GCAP Electronics Evolution Consortium (G2E) at our Reading site. G2E brings together four world-leading defence electronics champions, from three nations (Italy, UK and Japan), as a single strategic enabling partner, with one vision...to deliver the Integrated Sensors And Non-Kinetic Effects and Integrated Communications Systems (ISANKE &ICS that will make the GCAP next-generation fighter jet, a sensor powerhouse.

The Product Assurance Manager, will represent the interests of Leonardo UK and as such will report to the Quality Director, in the G2E Consortium but be Line Managed via the Head of Quality FCA, Leonardo UK. This role will be a Leonardo UK employee.

As part of an international consortium it is expected that this role will involve travel internationally as well as nationally between Leonardo UK sites if needed. It is also likely that the role will start at our Luton site and subsequently move to Reading, dependent on timelines.

Role

• internal/external program design reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify improvement and cost efficiency actions are performed
• improvement initiatives related to product defects, fault analysis, and failures in conjunction with the engineering department are supported when requested
• the execution of Functional Configuration and Product Configuration Audits and configuration management activities are being undertaken and provide support when requested
• Programme Manager has support in quality related customer-related activities.
• product Non-Conformities in compliance with standards and procedures are being managed
• product acceptance activities are being undertaken
• processes to assess compliance with internal standards and customer requirements are in place and effective, providing support where needed
• the coherency and availability of contractual documentation is being verified
• First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with EN9102 are being undertaken, providing support when requested
• Reviews of documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure compliant products are delivered to the customer are undertaken
• Collaboration with stakeholders to address and resolve key management issues is being undertaken, taking a support or co-ordinating role if asked to do so

Essential

What you’ll bring:

• A degree in a STEM or business related topic
• Experience of working in a Quality or Product Assurance role
• An understanding of ISO 9001
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Evidence of good collaboration skills and cross geographic working, to reach agreements and form partnerships
• Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment/Property during field, ground or operational tests

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role will require National Security Vetting to SC level. It is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. A range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location

GB - Reading

Additional Locations

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid