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Quality Assurance Manager
2016-08-31 16:04:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Thales Alenia Space TAS has more than 40 years experience in designing, integration, testing, operation and commissioning of innovative space systems. Using some of the worlds most sophisticated technologies, we meet the needs of a variety of commercial, government, scientific and security customers. Our teams create the technology to monitor our oceans, help us better understand climate change and drive scientific progress. We also supply the International Space Station and, as such, play a pivotal role in exploring the universe. As a Quality Assurance Manager based in our Harwell office, youll ensure Space standards and customer requirements are met for the assigned space projects. Supporting bid teams by reviewing product and quality assurance requirements and creating or amending product assurance procedures in line with the bid requirements. Key responsibilities Key Quality Responsibilities and Tasks Audit performance, including subcontracts suppliers Interface with TASUK management Responsibility for the quality activities associated with TASUK sites e.g, Harwell, Belfast Bristol Interface with other TAS Quality organizations Customers satisfaction Quality Management System implementation and review Improvement Plan definition and follow up Quality reporting including Veto right and duty of alert Inputs to the Company Quality dashboard QA support for Company Certifications Lessons learnt implementation Supplier Quality Assurance Assure the Quality Requirements are imposed on subcontractors suppliers. Key Product Assurance Responsibilities and Tasks Establish the PA Plan for assigned projects and assure implementation Ensuring Product Assurance requirements are met within the projects Representing Product Assurance at product lifecycle reviews Liaising with Customers, Prime Contractors andor the European Space Agency ESA on qualityproduct assurance issues. Providing support within projects and bids to deliver product assurance documentation Managing the customer approval process for Materials, Processes Ensuring product configuration documentation is updated at key milestones Chairing internal and external non conformance review meetings Participating in Design, Manufacturing ,Test and Delivery Readiness reviews Supporting the Technical Lead to ensure that Technical Problem Reports are resolved and the solutions are adequately documented and implemented. Product certification Inspect and acceptreject the products to enable certification to the Customer requirements. Skills, qualifications and experience Essential Degree or higher education qualification in an Engineering or QA discipline and have experience of quality or product assurance in a similar industry Ability to work independently and be able to communicate professionally with customers, prime contractors and the European Space Agency Knowledge and experience of productquality assurance systems Strong communication skills and ability to liaise clearly across disciplines Knowledge of electronic components and circuit board assembly processes Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential Working knowledge of Quality Standards e.g ISO 9001, EN 9100, AQAP 2110, Basic knowledge on Reliability, Materials, Processes Desirable Knowledge of European Space Standards ECSS would be advantageous Experience of working in the Space, Defense or Aerospace industries
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