Product Assurance Engineer

• Location: Chelmsford
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions across medical, science, aerospace, defence, and industrial applications. They are seeking a Product Assurance Engineer to ensure the highest quality in their cutting-edge products used in everything from hospitals to outer space.

• Provide support to the Business Unit, ensuring high-quality custom image sensors, Front End electronics, and Optical Systems meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Engage in effective project planning and control from bid to execution, ensuring robust quality assurance practices.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions in case of non-conformances.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate design and manufacturing risks, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Manage non-conformance with clearly defined containment, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation.
• Facilitate customer reviews and audits and ensure compliance with customer and supply chain quality requirements.
• Support internal and external audits based on a risk-based approach.
• Administer co-authorisation and closure of permits, concessions, and Non-Conformance Report Boards (NRBs).

• Proven experience in a Product/Quality Assurance role within space, aerospace, or defence industries.
• Background in design and production for electro-mechanical parts and systems.
• Experience with assemblies, electronics, and software is advantageous.
• Knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead problem-solving teams and think "outside of the box".
• Strong organisational skills with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Personal values aligned with theirs: Agility, Integrity, Excellence, and Customer-first.

• Degree in Electronic/Mechanical Engineering preferred; minimum HNC/HND.

• Opportunities for professional growth in a globally recognised company.
• Work on projects that impact a wide range of high-tech industries, from aerospace to medical fields.
• Be part of a company committed to ethical standards and innovative solutions.

To apply for the Product Assurance Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.