Project Product Assurance Engineer

EnerSys Advanced Systems Inc.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy storage solutions provider in Abingdon is seeking a Project Product Assurance Engineer to ensure product quality on space projects. Responsibilities include delivering Product Assurance activities, resolving non-conformances, and producing project documentation. Candidates should have a BTEC in a STEM subject and a strong interest in space. The role offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Employer Matched Pension Contribution

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Program

Health and well-being support

Annual flu jab programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional membership subsidy

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of European Space Industry standards.
• Experience inspecting and accepting spacecraft hardware.
• Understanding of configuration control principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-time and quality Product Assurance activities.
• Prevent, investigate, and resolve non-conformances.
• Produce project documentation to meet PA requirements.
• Execute in-build and in-test inspection points.

Skills

Commitment to safety

Accurate reporting

Strong interest in space projects

Excellent people skills

Strong skills with MS Office

Education

BTEC in a STEM subject

Job description

EnerSys Abingdon‑On‑Thames, England, United Kingdom

Project Product Assurance Engineer – EnerSys

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. This role is based in our EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) Space line of business, supporting international space missions for satellites, launchers, and interplanetary vehicles. The team works with national and international space agencies such as NASA and the European Space Agency, as well as the commercial marketplace for Earth observation, IoT satellite constellations, and GPS systems.

Job Purpose

The Project Product Assurance (PA) Engineer is responsible for product assurance requirements on assigned space projects and supports the Project PA Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver on‑time and quality Product Assurance activities within EnerSys ABSL.
• Prevent, investigate, and resolve non‑conformances on assigned projects.
• Produce project documentation to meet internal PA requirements (e.g., NCRs, EIDPs, Inspection Reports).
• Execute in‑build and in‑test inspection points and sign‑off associated reports or checkpoints.
• Create specialist Product Assurance analysis and documentation (PM&P, EEE, RAMS, Safety) as agreed with the Project PA Manager.
• Document compliance of delivered product against customer specifications.

Qualifications

• BTEC in a STEM subject, equivalent qualification, or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of European Space Industry standards (to be further developed).
• Experience inspecting and accepting spacecraft hardware (to be developed).
• Experience producing inspection documentation (to be developed).
• Understanding of configuration control principles and associated project documentation (e.g., CIDL).

Skills / Competencies

• Commitment to safety as the top priority.
• Strong interest in working on space projects.
• Accurate reporting and root cause analysis of problems.
• Responsibility for product quality and mission risk reduction in accordance with customer specifications.
• Ability to work in a multi‑project environment, prioritise and meet detailed schedules and tight deadlines.
• Excellent people skills; proven team worker with ability to work independently.
• Support for team members working on multiple projects.
• Pragmatic, business‑minded and process‑driven attitude.
• Strong skills with MS Office / Office 365 suite of programmes.

Benefits and Perks

• Employer Matched Company Pension Contribution: up to 5%
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance: (3× qualifying annual salary)
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• “Help at Hand” health and well‑being support
• Annual flu jab programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual professional membership subsidy
• On‑site parking

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Quality Assurance