Product Assurance Manager Salary: £48K-£58K Location: Based close to Didcot, Oxfordshire Job Type: Full-Time Here at Syntech Recruitment, we are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Product Assurance Manager to join our our client's innovative Design and Manufacturing business based close to Didcot, Oxfordshire. Job Description The role of Product Assurance (PA) Engineer to ensure our projects meet their objectives in a safe and reliable way, by methodically identifying all possible adverse outcomes, then assist Engineering Teams to identify and execute strategies to prevent those adverse outcomes from taking place. Product Assurance Manager Responsibilities Responsible for delivering PA function across multiple projects: * Materials, parts and components (including EEE components) and process selection against PA and technical requirements. * Review MAIT processes to ensure they meet required standards * Write project PA documentation, e.g. PA plan, CIDL, Declared parts/materials/processes/procedures lists, RFW, RFD, CoC, etc. * Participate in design reviews and chair PA boards and reviews, e.g. NRB, ARR, MRR, TRR * Manage project non-conformances from start to finish and produce Non-Conformance Reports * Undertake project configuration activities * Perform or approve all project inspections (incoming inspection, KIPs, MIPs, final inspections) * Provide PA monitoring and support of MAIT activities - observe on-site activities, including manufacturing, testing, etc * Support the creation of MAIT procedures, manufacturing plans & qualification plans * Main point of contact with customer PA function - attend & support customer project meetings * Advise & support project team in best PA practice - monitor and ensure project team adherence to quality processes * Ensure project deliverables are in line with project PA plan * Where appropriate, provide training related to Product Assurance methods and procedures * Ability to be flexible in working hours to meet schedules. (i.e., the occasional long day/weekends) Support to other business functions: * Supply chain development via supplier audits and other inspection activities * Business development team with required PA input for bids. * Continuous improvement of the QMS * Collect, evaluate, and disseminate quality-related information for the prevention of problems. * Internal audits as required * To complete any other tasks as commensurate with the level and nature of the post as delegated by the (line manager or management team). Qualifications, Skills & Experience Essential - Bachelor's or Master's degree-level in relevant subject or HNC minimum with relevant experience Experience in Product Assurance and/or Quality Assurance, preferably in the Space or Aerospace domain, or another highly regulated sector. Knowledge and understanding of ECSS (or equivalent) and lean commercial PA / QA approaches - Good understanding of mechanical, thermal and radiation tolerance properties of materials and their practical implementation Technical Skills Demonstrate a common sense/pragmatic and logical approach to problem solving- ability to find simple solutions to complex problems Root cause analysis Excellent use of Windows 10 and MS Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel. Excellent technical English written/verbal communication and presentation skills Comfortable working with and adapting to new IT systems and software Personal skills Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills to build relationships A practical and positive attitude to new and challenging situations. Self-starter, responsive, acts as soon as issues get identified Takes ownership of a problem from start to finish, presenting findings and solutions. Produces outputs of good quality, with attention to detail. Ability to work within defined timescales to meet programme milestones Ability to work on several projects/tasks Driven by technical challenges, problem solving and practical implementation of new ideas Good judgement to make sound decisions within the role's parameters. Desirable Internal auditor experience and/or familiarity with ISO 9001. Experience delivering projects against ECSS & MIL standards Hands-on practical experience in mechanical or RF engineering fields Knowledge of configuration management Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (functions, pivot tables, macros, conditional formatting, charts, etc.) Experience with MS Visio How to Apply If you think you have the skills necessary to be a success in this role, please click apply. For any additional information get in touch. Syntech Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website