Senior Product Assurance Specialist

3 days ago

Didcot, United Kingdom Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Full time

**Science and Technology Facilities Council**
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**Salary: £39,748 - £44,166 to £50,702 - £56,336 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). A Specialist Allowance of up to £3,000 per annum is also available for this role.**

**Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 30 hours per week)**
**Contract Type: Open Ended.**
**Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire**

RAL Space is involved in all aspects of the design, manufacture, assembly and test of hardware and software for space-based and ground-based scientific instruments. An important part of this work is the Product Assurance function, provided by the RAL Space Product Assurance Group from which Product Assurance Managers are assigned to each of the projects in the department.

The RAL Space Product Assurance Group is looking to appoint a Senior Specialist Product Assurance Manager (Band F) or Senior Product Assurance Specialist (Band E).

A Senior Product Assurance Specialist would be expected to act as lead Product Assurance Manager for a portfolio of projects. The role includes responsibility for writing the Product Assurance Plan then ensuring that the activities it prescribes are followed to provide appropriate control and records of materials and processes, dependability, safety, EEE components, and for quality assurance measures including supporting and auditing suppliers. The PA Manager is the formal point of contact with the customers and suppliers on all Product Assurance matters. You will have more junior PA Specialists working with you and you will need to work as a team to bring projects to fruition.

**Person Specification**

To be considered for this position at Band E you will demonstrate:

- Essential_
- Minimum of 1 year as a Product Assurance Manager
- Work experience of a scientific, engineering or technical nature
- Excellent written communication
- Understanding the many key physical and engineering challenges of building equipment
- Excellent oral communication
- Evidence of effective time management and prioritisation
- Evidence of thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Desirable_
- More than 3 years’ experience as a Product Assurance Manager
- Experience of working in a QMS certified to ISO 9001 and/or EN 9100
- ESA certification under STR-258 as an inspector of electronic assemblies
- Declared Lists and materials expert
- Cleanliness and Contamination Expert
- Evidence of effective negotiation skills
- Thorough knowledge of how to use office software effectively
- Experience with the Sapienza Eclipse tool suite
- Experience of personnel management.

To be considered at Band F you will also demonstrate:

- Essential_
- Substantial work experience in the space industry as a Product Assurance Manager
- Experience of training junior Product Assurance Technicians/Engineers/Managers
- Understanding of many of the key physical and engineering challenges of building equipment for space
- Knowledge of space industry technical standards such as ECSS, ESCC, NASA, MIL
- Experience of personnel management.
- Desirable_
- ESA certification under STR-258 as an inspector of electronic assemblies
- Declared Lists and materials expert
- Cleanliness and Contamination Expert
- More than 5 years as a Product Assurance Manager.

**About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)**

As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.

We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.

**About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)**

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research pr

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