Product Assurance Manager

An innovative space technology / advanced engineering manufacturer is hiring a Product Assurance Manager to support multiple hardware programmes as the business scales.

This is an on-site role based in Oxfordshire (Harwell area), working closely with Engineering and build/integration teams to ensure robust delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The role (high level)

You’ll lead and deliver Product Assurance / Quality Assurance activities across several projects, including:

• Owning delivery against product assurance plans and assurance evidence
• Driving process adherence and practical governance across the lifecycle
• Managing non-conformances end-to-end (containment → investigation → corrective actions → verification)
• Conducting / supporting root cause analysis and preventative actions
• Approving / overseeing project inspections and readiness criteria
• Supporting parts/materials/component process selection and qualification considerations
• Supporting internal audits and implementing improvement actions
• Identifying and embedding process improvements across the PA lifecycle
• Partnering with Engineering / MAIT / Ops stakeholders and influencing decisions using a risk-based assurance approach

What they’re looking for

• Proven experience in Product Assurance and/or Quality Assurance in a technically demanding environment (space/aerospace/defence/hi-rel manufacturing ideal)
• Solid working knowledge of ISO 9001
• Experience with parts, materials & component selection / qualification considerations
• Strong stakeholder management: able to challenge constructively and keep delivery moving
• Organised, proactive, improvement-driven mindset (able to juggle multiple projects)

Package (kept high level)

• Permanent, full-time
• Competitive salary + standard benefits (details shared during process)
• Scope for flexible working arrangements depending on programme needs