Job Title:  Product Assurance Manager

Job Purpose

• The Product Assurance (PA) Manager is responsible for evaluating, tracking and satisfying all Product Assurance (PA) requirements on assigned space power projects. The Product Assurance Manager will work with a dedicated team from other disciplines (e.g., Project Management, Project Engineer, MAIT) to produce documentation and hardware for delivery to the customer.
• The role will be the primary Product Assurance representative to the customer for the assigned project(s).
• This role is based in Abingdon, UK. Applicants from the EU and Turkey who are willing to relocate to the UK are welcome to apply. Visa sponsorship can be provided, subject to eligibility and approval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for on time and on quality Product Assurance activities
• Responsible for the prevention, investigation and resolution of non-conformances on assigned projects
• Responsible for the delivery of documentation to meet customer PA requirements (e.g. NCRs, EIDPs, Inspection Reports)
• Responsible for the delivery of specialist Product Assurance analysis and documentation (PM&P, EEE, RAMS, Safety)
• The role is responsible for chairing internal readiness review meetings (MRR, TRR, and DRB)
• Responsible for key inspection points and reports generation during assembly and test phase
• Responsible for compliance statements for the product via VCD completion
• Responsible for the classification, tracking and logging of changes to the product baseline (via CCBs)
• Responsible for the notification of baseline changes to the customer (for example, by tracking the status of RfD/RfW)

Qualifications

• A degree in a STEM subject, equivalent qualification or industry experience

Knowledge / Experience

• Experience delivering PA engineering or manager duties on spacecraft projects
• Experience inspecting and accepting spacecraft hardware
• Experience producing technical Product Assurance documentation: Materials, Process, Components and Parts Lists; Hazard Analysis; Reliability and FMECA Reports
• A strong knowledge and understanding of European Space Industry standards (ECSS)
• An ability to interpret European Space Industry standards (ECSS) and develop compliant solutions

Skills / Competencies

• Attention to detail and an ability to present data clearly
• A commitment to accurate reporting and root cause analysis of problems
• A commitment to product quality in accordance with customer specifications
• An ability to work in a multi-project environment; to effectively prioritise and work to detailed scheduled plans and tight deadlines
• Excellent people skills; a proven team worker but with an ability to work independently
• The ability to support team members working on multiple projects
• A capability to delegate and monitor progress on tasks for junior PA engineers 
• A pragmatic, business minded and process driven attitude
• Strong skills with MS Office / Office 365 suite of programmes

What We’re Offering: Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Employer Matched Company Pension Contribution: Up to 5%
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance: (3x qualifying annual salary)
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• “Help at Hand” health and well-being support
• Annual flu jab program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual Professional Membership subsidy
• On site Parking