Product Assurance Engineer

<p>Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Product Assurance Engineer behalf of a business in Spain.</p> <p>Ensure the reliability and safety of breakthrough space technologies with purpose, autonomy, and innovation from their HQ in Spain. As PA/QA Engineer, you will drive rigorous product assurance for an ESA astrophysics mission, while contributing to other advanced company developments.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Your mission</strong></span><br />As a Product/Quality Assurance Engineer, you will ensure the highest quality, safety, and reliability of optomechanical instruments for critical scientific missions. You will implement and maintain ESA-aligned PA processes, manage risks, and foster a strong quality culture across multidisciplinary teams.<br />Your main responsibilities will include:<br /> Developing and maintaining PA processes in line with ESA ECSS standards<br /> Identifying and mitigating risks to product quality and reliability<br /> Overseeing supplier and subcontractor quality compliance<br /> Managing non-conformance reports, driving corrective and preventive actions<br /> Preparing and maintaining quality documentation and reports<br /> Representing PA in project reviews (NRB, IRR, TRR, PTR)<br />* Leading internal audits and supporting ESA audits</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>What will set you up for success?</strong></span><br /> Experience in product or quality assurance for space systems<br /> Familiarity with ESA ECSS requirements and quality standards<br /> Analytical mindset and attention to detail to guarantee mission-critical reliability<br /> Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude<br /> Ability to communicate clearly in an international, multidisciplinary environment<br /> Fluency in English; Spanish at negotiation level is a plus</p> <p>Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuR29kZnJleS40NjU3Mi4xMjc4NEBkYXJ3aW4uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"></p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff">James Godfrey</span></p>