Equipment Product Assurance Manager - Digital Payload
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Competitive, negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Ongoing Contract (outside IR35)
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Equipment Product Assurance professional to support advanced digital payload programmes within a highly technical engineering environment. The role involves working on complex space equipment, ensuring that all products meet defined customer and contractual quality requirements throughout the full project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will act as a key member of the project team, taking responsibility for all product assurance activities at equipment level. This includes working closely with internal teams, customers and subcontractors, while maintaining independence and authority over quality-related matters, including the ability to stop activities that may compromise quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring product assurance requirements are implemented across design, procurement, manufacturing and test phases
2. Reviewing and approving drawings, procedures and test documentation
3. Supporting risk mitigation planning and ensuring compliance with project quality requirements
4. Overseeing inspections and quality control activities throughout the equipment lifecycle
5. Chairing and supporting key reviews such as Manufacturing Readiness Reviews ...