We are seeking a Product Assurance Engineer to support functional engineering and integration across the product development lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in quality assurance, process improvement, and engineering governance, particularly within highly regulated environments such as aerospace or defence.
This position involves assuring the quality of engineering outputs through development, industrialisation, and early production phases. The successful candidate will apply grounded quality techniques (including Lean and Six Sigma), define quality metrics, and monitor process performance. The role is highly collaborative and requires engagement with engineering, programmes, operations, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and maintain project quality plans to meet contractual and internal standards
Lead quality assurance throughout development, production, and support phases
Identify and manage quality risks on products and projects
Support the resolution and closure of product non-conformances
Conduct and support audits across projects, processes, and supply chains
Certify the conformity of final product deliveries (products and services)
Promote improvements using lessons learned, root cause analysis, and trend reporting
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure product assurance compliance
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline
Proficient in QA methodologies such as 8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.
Strong knowledge of the product lifecycle, particularly early production/industrialisation
Previous experience in engineering, quality assurance, or product development
Confident using tools such as SAP (QM), Excel, and document management systems
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to implement, monitor, and continuously improve quality standards