Product Assurance Engineer

9 Days Old

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a skilled Product Assurance Engineer to join their Future Systems R&D team. This pivotal role provides independent oversight across bid work, risk-based assurance, and design governance. Youll lead quality planning aligned with AQAP 2105, guide engineering decisions, and ensure compliance through cross-functional collaboration and supplier/customer engagement. Responsibilities:1. Leadership in Bid Work & Quality Planning Lead quality input in bids, embedding assurance from the start. Create and tailor AQAP 2105-aligned Quality Plans for R&D. Collaborate across teams to set realistic quality goals. Integrate compliance and risk strategies early to reduce project risks.
2. Risk-Based Assurance & Decision-Making Promote risk-based assurance to guide R&D decisions. Run risk workshops using FMEA/DFMEA. Support trade-offs between innovation, compliance, and risk. Ensure risk documentation meets contract and regulatory standards.
3. Design & Development Assurance Ensure AQAP 2105 compliance throughout R&D. Lead Design Assurance Reviews against defence standards. Conduct independent assessments to validate design and safety. Support V&V planning to ensure reliability and integrity.
4. Cross-Functional Engagement & Governance Act as quality lead across R&D, programme, safety, and compliance. Provide assurance to senior stakeholders on quality and risk. Maintain strong config/change control for traceability. Present assurance reports, risk logs, and compliance evidence.
5. Supplier & Customer Assurance Align supplier outputs with Quality Plans and risk criteria. Support audits, reviews, and regulatory checks. Drive improvements in assurance, risk, and team collaboration.
What do you need?:Technical & Domain Expertise Defence Compliance: Proficient in AQAP 2105, DEF STANs, AS9100D, and related standards. Quality Planning: Skilled in creating contract-aligned Quality Plans. Risk Analysis: Experienced in FMEA/DFMEA for informed decision-making. V&V: Knowledgeable in defence R&D test planning and validation. Config Management: Understands traceability, control, and impact in complex environments.
Leadership & Decision-Making Bid Strategy: Shapes assurance plans during proposals, balancing innovation and compliance. Risk Decisions: Guides teams on risk vs. feasibility trade-offs. Stakeholder Influence: Engages senior leaders, engineers, and regulators. Supplier/Customer Assurance: Reviews supplier quality and represents assurance in client interactions.
Communication & Reporting Documentation: Writes and presents risk, quality, and compliance reports. Governance: Delivers assurance updates to executives and auditors. Collaboration: Works across engineering, safety, legal, and procurement teams.
Problem-Solving & Improvement RCA & CAPA: Leads investigations and corrective actions. Process Optimisation: Applies lessons learned to improve assurance. Adaptability: Navigates R&D uncertainty with evidence-based decisions.
What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance:British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role:Our clients relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees. JBRP1_UKTJ
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