Quality Assurance Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Dorking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to space exploration. This full-time role involves supporting the design and testing of scientific instruments for space missions, ensuring quality standards are upheld throughout the development process. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of the space industry and a passion for quality assurance. With comprehensive training and support provided, this position offers a chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects while enjoying generous benefits, including extensive holiday leave and a defined benefit pension scheme.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level with a minimum of 2 at grade B or above.
• Good knowledge of the space industry or aerospace is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of scientific instruments for space missions.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the development process.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Configuration Control

Space Industry Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

A Level in Technical or Science Subjects

Job description

The opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join the Department of Space and Climate Physics (Mullard Space Science Laboratory), University College London (UCL). This is a full-time, fixed-term position for two years, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Responsibilities

1. Support the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and delivery of MSSL scientific instruments for space missions.
2. Work within the Product Assurance Group to ensure quality standards are met throughout the development process.
3. Assist in maintaining configuration control practices.
4. Provide on-the-job training and support to team members on aspects of space instrument development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to A Level (minimum of 2 at grade B or above) or equivalent in technical or science subjects.
• Good knowledge of the space industry, aerospace, or a similar industry is essential.
• Experience in quality roles within space or aeronautics is desired but not mandatory.
• Ability to adapt and meet new challenges quickly, supporting all aspects of instrument development.

Additional Information

Good knowledge of configuration control practices and an interest in the quality role in space or aerospace are important. Training and support will be provided for unfamiliar areas.

Benefits

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance program: Staff Support Service

For informal inquiries, please contact Graham Willis. See the attached job description and person specification for full details. When applying, include examples demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.