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Space Systems Product Assurance Engineer
2014-05-08 15:44:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Overall Purpose of the Job Product Assurance to support the delivery of space system hardware programmes and to support the quality requirements of the Space UK business Key Accountabilities The coordination and monitoring of quality control activities relating to space hardware assembly, integration and testing, to ensure that products comply with defined standards and that customer product specifications are met. Provide PA engineering inputs into the full project lifecycle from bid stage through to final delivery and design processes Ensure quality activities are operated in compliance with the procedures contained in the Quality Manual and to ensure their effectiveness Provide regular analytical feedback of information on internal and external nonconforming products to the appropriate departments and to ensure that correctivepreventive action is timely and effective Review and authorise release documentation Take a leading role in review activities test reviews, design reviews etc. Support the development and maintenance of a total quality system, such that the Space UK business unit reaches customer audit expectations Active participation in internal and third party audits Challenges Perform inspections onsite and at thirdparty test facilities Ensure that the inspection methods and practices that are implemented are effective Ensure the inspection status of build and test activities is maintained Liaise with the Configuration Manager, and review and authorise release of items under configuration control Help establish a robust quality operation within the business Person Specification Essential Education, Qualifications and Training Degree qualified or equivalent in engineering or technical sciences Experience in Product Assurance and Quality Assurance, preferably in the space industry The ability to work with minimum supervision, able to work in a multinational environment, work closely in teams and have good written and oral presentations skills Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Operate and ensure compliance with ESAECSS approved product and quality assurance systems Practical experience of space hardware build and test programmes Knowledge of manufacturing processes and qualification requirements Logical approach to problem solving Essential Personal Qualities and Behavioural Requirements Work closely with the project teams, offering flexibility in work location and hours Problem solving and uses own innovative Good Team worker Effective communicator Tenacious Desirable Criteria Knowledge of ESA ECSS processes and procedures ISO9001 would also be desirable
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