product assurance Engineer

scalian· Quality management
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About this role

Company Description

Who are we?

At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 5,500 specialists and over 30 years of experience. We are specialized in Digital Systems (IT & Software and Systems Engineering) and Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management).

Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.

Job Description

Working on Space Equipment primarily for (European Space Agency missions/Telecommunications Satellites), with responsibility for the implementation of the Project Quality Assurance requirements to ensure that the delivered Equipment is compliant with the Customer's Contractual Requirements.

Location: We are hiring product assurance engineers in Portsmouth and in Stevenage.

 

Financial

  • Estimate, manage, and control all quality-related costs associated with assigned projects.

 

Design & Engineering

  • Participate in significant programme, engineering, and management meetings.
  • Ensure Product Assurance requirements are fully implemented internally and externally.
  • Review and approve drawings, procedures, and associated amendments.
  • Prepare quality plans and risk mitigation plans.
  • Support lessons learned and continuous improvement activities.

 

Procurement & Supplier Quality

  • Ensure procurement Product Assurance requirements are implemented effectively.
  • Conduct supplier and subcontractor audits where required.
  • Support external product assurance activities and supplier quality management.

 

Manufacturing / Assembly / Integration / Test (AIT)

  • Support Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs) and problem-solving activities.
  • Ensure appropriate work instructions, documentation, and quality records are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Oversee inspections and quality verification activities.
  • Review test plans and procedures to ensure compliance and readiness.

 

Review & Governance Activities

The EPAE will lead or support the following reviews:

EQSR (Equipment Qualification Status Review)

  • Ensure justification of materials and processes based on qualification and heritage.

MRR (Manufacturing Readiness Review)

  • Chair reviews to confirm readiness for manufacturing and assembly activities.
  • Approve Manufacturing Inspection Points (MIPs).

TRR (Test Readiness Review)

  • Chair reviews to ensure all preparations for testing activities are complete.

TRB (Test Review Board)

  • Chair internal test review boards.
  • Review test outcomes and ensure all non-conformances are captured and managed.

DRB (Delivery Review Board)

  • Ensure all delivery review activities are completed adequately and on schedule prior to equipment delivery.

 

General Duties

  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Provide specialist quality and product assurance guidance where required.
  • Proactively implement lessons learned and preventive actions.
  • Review company standards and recommend improvements.
  • Chair Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs).
  • Produce NCR statistics and quality metrics to support project-level decision-making.
  • Perform additional duties as requested by the Head of Equipment Quality.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork capabilities.
  • Passion for and understanding of the space industry.
  • Experience supporting RF and/or Digital Electronic equipment design and manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of company quality systems and quality management processes.

 

Technical Knowledge

  • Understanding of Product Assurance requirements for space applications.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing, integration, and test processes.
  • Knowledge of non-conformance management and quality review processes.

 

Qualifications

  • HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate technical or engineering discipline.

 

Management

No direct management of staff but typically indirect management of 5 people

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the product assurance Engineer position at scalian located?
This product assurance Engineer role at scalian is based in England, England, England, United Kingdom, gb. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the product assurance Engineer role at scalian full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a product assurance Engineer role in the Quality management department at scalian.
Which team or department does the product assurance Engineer at scalian belong to?
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This product assurance Engineer position at scalian was posted on Jul 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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