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Component Engineer

Chelmsford
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Component Engineer / Product Assurance Engineer | Chelmsford

At the forefront of technological innovation, our client is a global leader with a stellar reputation, specializing in the development of cutting-edge space imaging electronics for space agencies globally.
 
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer with good knowledge of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts to support the engineering, procurement and selection process, including the generation and review of project documentation for EEE parts that will make their way into a range of exciting space missions. Previous Product Assurance experience is desirable, but applications are welcome from Engineers who have experience of parts and materials from any relevant Electronics Engineering, QA Engineering, Hardware Design Engineering backgrounds.
 
Role Description:

Ensure customer satisfaction through effective project planning, execution, and quality control
Identify, assess, and mitigate design and manufacturing quality risks
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for product non-conformance
Support selection, procurement, and approval of EEE components and materials
Generate and review key project documentation (e.g. PADs, DCLs, QSLs, reliability reports)
Manage declared components and materials in ESA/Eclipse databases
Support or lead Parts Control Boards and Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs)
Contribute to RAMS activities in compliance with ESA standards (e.g. FMEA, FMECA, WCA)
Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure quality expectations are met
Provide global support including training and on-site engagement
Embrace flexibility and creative problem-solving to support business growth and transformationExperience and qualifications required:

Experience of Product Assurance / Quality Assurance, either as a Product Assurance Engineer or Quality Assurance Engineer, or gained in a related Engineering position
Space, Aerospace, Defence, Electronics, Semiconductor or similar industry experience
A background in design and production for electro-mechanical parts and systems (with assemblies with electronics and software experience an advantage)
A knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials
Degree or HNC/HND in Electronic/Mechanical Engineering Benefits:

Competitive Salary dependent on experience
Superb campus working environment
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
Free on-site parking and secure area for motorcycles and bicycles
Electric Car scheme / salary sacrifice.
Competitive pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance
The site has its own football pitch, which holds regular company tournaments.
Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains.
Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break.
Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 15:30.
Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body.
Access to mentors and training – explore the vast training library at the company University!
The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming.Key words: Product Assurance Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, RAMS, Electro mechanical

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