Product Assurance EngineerA high-growth aerospace/space engineering manufacturer is looking to hire a Product Assurance Engineer to strengthen their Quality/Product Assurance function. This is a hands-on role supporting the delivery of high-reliability hardware into a highly regulated environment, working closely with engineering, manufacturing/test, suppliers and customers.The roleYou'll help ensure product assurance and quality compliance across the full lifecycle, from requirements flow-down and documentation, through build/test surveillance, to final data pack delivery. You'll be part of integrated project teams and will have visibility across multiple programmes as demand increases.Key responsibilitiesSupport and attend programme lifecycle reviews (e.g., MRR/TRR/DRB and other customer/supplier milestone reviews)Maintain and develop product assurance documentation aligned to contract and relevant standards (including ECSS where applicable)Flow down assurance requirements to suppliers and review evidence of compliance (supplier documentation/data packs)Monitor hardware during manufacturing and test to ensure adherence to technical and quality requirementsSupport End Item Data Packs (EIDP), review item discrepancies (RIDs) and closure actionsSupport non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actionsParticipate in internal and supplier audits (AS9100/ISO9001) and continuous improvement activityVerify compliance to key/mandatory inspection points (KIPs/MIPs)What we're looking forEssential:HND/Degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences (or equivalent practical experience)Experience in Quality or Product Assurance within aerospace/space/defence or another regulated engineering environmentGood working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO9001Confident interpreting engineering drawings/specifications and technical documentationStrong attention to detail, organisation and stakeholder communication skillsDesirable:ECSS exposure (and awareness of EEE parts/materials/process considerations)Experience compiling/reviewing EIDPs, qualification/verification activityFamiliarity with structured problem-solving tools (8D, FMEA, Ishikawa, etc.)Electronics/electromechanical experienceQuality/auditing qualification (e.g., ISO9001 Lead Auditor)Working pattern / environmentPrimarily site-based in Buckinghamshire. Some flexibility may be needed for peak project periods, with occasional travel to suppliers/customers.Benefits (high level)Competitive salary, 5% matched pension, private health & dental, EV scheme (post-probation), life assurance, enhanced sick pay, EAP, free parking, cycle-to-work, discount platform, and on-site refreshments.JBRP1_UKTJ