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Senior / Principal Product Assurance Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Product Assurance Manager to take a leading role across one or more flagship space missions. This position offers the chance to contribute to both flight hardware and software, as well as ground systems, within a cutting-edge In-Orbit Service, Assembly, and Manufacturing programme.
This role is available at Senior or Principal level depending on experience.
You will be responsible for driving Product and Quality Assurance across complex engineering projects, working closely with project managers, engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Product and Quality Assurance activities within project teams
Provide PA/QA support across multiple programmes
Coordinate with customer PA/QA representatives when required
Support supplier and subcontractor assurance activities, including audits and process assessments
Review materials, parts, and processes against PA and technical requirements
Produce assurance documentation and lead implementation of project assurance plans
Witness manufacturing and testing activities, including work conducted at third-party facilities
Maintain quality control records and related data
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the organisation’s Quality Management System
Support proposal preparation with assurance inputs
Review work produced by other PA Managers and provide constructive feedback
Mentor junior team members and delegate tasks as Project PA Lead
Ensure project work progresses efficiently and in line with programme requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
5+ years in Product Assurance and/or Quality Assurance, ideally within the space or aerospace sectors
Ability to lead functional groups and ensure compliance with assurance requirements
Strong technical understanding of high-reliability systems
Logical, practical approach to problem-solving
Comfortable working independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent organisational and schedule management abilities
Adaptability to shifting priorities and project changes
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating across teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in technical English
Desirable Skills
Experience working with national space agencies
QMS Internal Auditor certification or third-party reviewer experience
Experience in ground segment product assurance
Experience in software product assurance
Benefits
Work alongside a highly skilled, diverse, and international team developing innovative space technologies
Flexible working around core hours
Optional 9/75 working pattern
Hybrid working options (role-dependent)
25 days’ holiday (rising annually to a max of 28) + 8 bank holidays
Life insurance and long-term sick pay
Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
Relocation allowance
Visa sponsorship considered
Modern office and cleanroom facilities
Regular team and social events
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