Product Assurance Engineer

ALL.SPACE
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1 year ago
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ALL.SPACE are seeking a Product Assurance Engineer to join the Product Assurance / Quality Team. This is a great opportunity to join the company at a key point in its development and to become a key contributor in developing and delivering a high-tech innovative product to the market.

The main purpose of the role will be the performance and reporting of EMC & environmental testing of satellite communication terminals and associated components and sub-assemblies. This will include confirmation of the test configuration, delivery and accompanying test terminals to and from external test houses including set-up and monitoring of the test regime. Collation and compilation of test data and reports for ALL.SPACE and external stakeholders

Requirements

  • Performing product testing to high standards, as defined by ALL.SPACE procedures and in accordance with recognized national and international standards
  • Conducting testing using in-house test facilities and equipment
  • Identifying issues and engaging with stakeholders to find timely and effective resolution
  • Providing input, feedback and improvement suggestions on test plan content and test configuration / set-up
  • Delivering timely and accurate data and reporting of test completion and outcome
  • Supporting customer witnessed testing activities
  • Seeking opportunities for improving ways of working, doing things better, cheaper, and/or faster whilst maintaining reliability and quality
  • To establish healthy working relationships with key stakeholders and become a trusted partner
  • Ensure compliance with defined operational safety controls and contribute to risk assessments and safety improvements

Essential skills and experience required:

  • 2+ years EMC/environmental testing experience with electronics / telecommunication products
  • Knowledge of MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810
  • Practical experience of setting up and conducting EMC/environmental tests for aerospace / defence /commercial product(s)
  • Proficient user of bench top test equipment
  • Must be detail focused but with the ability to multitask, and manage own deliverables
  • Confident with working across multifunctional teams and good communicator to senior and junior colleagues both verbally and in writing
  • Must be a team player and have good interpersonal skills, able to influence others by example and setting high standards
  • Experienced user of Microsoft office tools, able to manipulate and analyse data within excel
  • Comfortable travelling to various test houses around the UK to perform testing
  • UK driving license

Desirable:

  • Experience with CE/FCC marking process
  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent in engineering or technical discipline
  • Experience of working with electrodynamic shakers and thermal chambers

 Additional Notes:

Based at Portman Road but may be required to spend periods of time off-site at external test houses (project dependent).

Benefits

  • Generous Salary and Annual Bonus
  • Stock Options
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Public holidays
  • Cycle To Work Schemes
  • Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
  • Free On-Site Gym
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Discounts Platform

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