Product Quality Engineer (Contract)

Holt Executive; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Product Quality Engineer in London. This role involves ensuring the quality and compliance of satellite communication systems across multiple phases. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and over 5 years of experience in product assurance on space projects. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model and is a 6-month contract, with a rate negotiable depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in product assurance on space projects (ESA, UKSA or similar).
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards.
• Experience working with and managing suppliers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme-level product assurance activities across hardware, software, and systems.
• Develop and implement assurance plans in line with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and partners to ensure compliance and delivery.

Skills

Product assurance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and reliability of end-to-end satellite communication systems. This role covers product assurance across design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and launch phases, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Based in London with a very attractive hybrid working arrangement, this will be a 6-month contract (extension likely). The rate is negotiable dependant on experience (inside IR35).

What you'll do

• Lead programme-level product assurance activities across hardware, software, and systems.
• Develop and implement assurance plans in line with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and partners to ensure compliance and delivery.
• Oversee supplier quality, materials, processes, inspections, and audits.
• Drive risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electronics, aerospace, mechanical/materials, or similar).
• 5+ years' experience in product assurance on space projects (ESA, UKSA or similar).
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards.
• Experience working with and managing suppliers and vendors.
• UK or EU (27) Citizenship required.

What will help you succeed

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel (10-15%).

If you're ready to apply your product assurance expertise to cutting-edge space programmes, we'd love to hear from you.