Job Category: Product & Quality Assurance
Requisition Number: SRENG007908
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* Posted: November 12, 2024
* Full-Time
* Hybrid
Locations
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Harwell - Didcot
Atlas Centre Building R27
Harwell Campus
Didcot, OXF OX110QX, GBR
We’re on the hunt for a Product Assurance Engineer on our Satellite Systems team at our Stevenage office.
Responsibilities:
* Manage product and quality assurance related tasks throughout the project lifecycle
* Prepare project-specific Product Assurance Plans and verify compliance throughout the entire supply chain (internally to projects and externally to suppliers & sub-contractors)
* Support parts, materials and processes quality assurance activities
* Participate in design reviews and customer/supplier reviews
* Support the non-conformances/critical items/change control processes
* Review of processes, drawings, procedures, test data, and inspection records to specifications
* Perform quality assurance tasks during Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test activities in-house and at vendor’s facilities
* Support in-house Quality Management System activities and initiatives including internal audits, lessons learned process, continuous improvement and analysis of process and quality metrics
* Act as a key point of contact for all quality-related activities of customers and suppliers
* Support the development of the supply chain to meet project requirements including vendor evaluations, audits and performance monitoring
* Establish, document and implement quality control procedures to ensure the robustness and quality of manufactured and procured products
* Promote a quality culture and best practices across throughout the organization
* Determine quality improvement parameters by establishing statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant engineering field
* 5+ years of experience in Product or Quality Assurance in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably spaceflight (Essential)
* Experience with the design, manufacturing, testing, qualification and delivery of spaceflight hardware which achieves contractual requirements (Essential)
* Experience writing technical documents (Essential)
* Experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001, AS9100) deliverables in an industrial environment (Essential)
* Experience using quality tools, methods and procedures (Essential)
* Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following disciplines would be advantageous: RAMS, Radiation, EEE Parts, Materials and Processes
* Experience managing suppliers towards delivery of quality goods and services (Desirable)
* Experience of working with European Space Agency processes and projects and to international standards such as ECSS, NASA, IPC, JEDEC, MIL (Desirable)
* Knowledge in any of the following would be advantageous:
o Satellite/subsystem AIT
o Ground support equipment
o Electronic units (digital communications hardware, PCB, Integrated circuits, etc.)
o Manufacturing processes (soldering, coatings, bonding, etc.)
o Satellite payloads
Core Competencies:
* Problem solving
* Adaptability and flexibility in an agile environment
* Proficient in collaborative working methods both physically and with remote teams
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.
We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.
Benefits statement:
MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.
Equal opportunity statement:
MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
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