Space QA Lead: ECSS Expert & Root Cause Champion

Capgemini; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Disability Confident Employer (Level 2

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Product Assurance Manager to lead PA activities in a major space systems programme. You will ensure ECSS compliance, act as PA interface among engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, and drive continuous improvement and right-first-time outcomes across high‑reliability assemblies.

With 4–6 years in space PA/quality, you will manage non-conformances, perform root-cause analyses, and guide CFRs and NRB/MRB reviews, influencing multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• 4–6 years experience in Product Assurance/Quality Engineering within space environments.
• Strong understanding of space industry manufacturing, including satellite build and cleanroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Product Assurance lead within the project team and own PA activities across electrics and electronics suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with ECSS and customer requirements.
• Lead non-conformance management, including root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and NRB/MRB reviews.

Skills

ECSS standards

Quality engineering

Non-conformance

Root cause analysis

FMEA

8D

KPI analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Coaching

Configuration mgmt

Job description

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Product Assurance Manager to lead PA activities in a major space systems programme. You will ensure ECSS compliance, act as PA interface among engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, and drive continuous improvement and right-first-time outcomes across high‑reliability assemblies.

With 4–6 years in space PA/quality, you will manage non-conformances, perform root-cause analyses, and guide CFRs and NRB/MRB reviews, influencing multidisciplinary