{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4f0158c7ddc11f20e931b71e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f0158c7ddc11f20e931b71e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f0158c7ddc11f20e931b71e","title":"Quality Control (QC) Engineer (shift based)","description":"Quality Control (QC) Engineer (shift based)\nAim high, go beyond!\n\nAt Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…\n\nOur COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.\n\nWorking in the QPA Team\nAt Open Cosmos, our Quality and Product Assurance (QPA) team is central to ensuring that everything we deliver meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. The team is dedicated to embedding quality into every stage of our work — from design and development through to production, testing, and launch — ensuring that our satellites and systems are ready to perform their mission with confidence.\n\nWhat will you be doing?\nAs a Quality Control (QC) Engineer, you’ll be a hands‑on presence providing quality oversight during build, integration, and test activities. You’ll work closely with Engineering, AIT, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure only fully compliant hardware and software progress through the production lifecycle.\n\nYou’ll:\n\nPerform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of mechanical, electrical, and electronic hardware in line with ECSS, ISO9001, and internal quality requirements.\n\nVerify compliance against engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.\n\nProvide quality oversight during AIT activities, including integration, testing, and environmental campaigns.\n\nRaise, document, and track non‑conformances, deviations, and waivers, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.\n\nParticipate in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and support implementation of agreed dispositions.\n\nEnsure configuration management and full traceability across design, build, test, and delivery phases.\n\nReview manufacturing, inspection, and test documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.\n\nSupport supplier quality activities, including source inspections, incoming acceptance, and follow‑up on supplier non‑conformances.\n\nContribute to formal reviews (PRR, TRR, QR, FRR) by providing inspection status, quality metrics, and evidence of compliance.\n\nMaintain accurate quality records in ERP/PLM systems and digital QMS tools.\n\nIdentify recurring issues and trends, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nSupport internal and external audits with clear, well‑structured quality evidence.\n\nWhat You’ll bring\nYou’ll have a practical, detail‑driven mindset and enjoy working close to the hardware, ensuring quality is applied, verified, and documented at every stage and bring:\n\nHands‑on application of Quality Control activities within a regulated engineering or manufacturing environment.\n\nWorking knowledge of ECSS, ISO9001, and relevant space or aerospace quality standards.\n\nCapability to perform inspections, testing, non‑conformance reporting, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.\n\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.\n\nUnderstanding of configuration management, document control, and traceability requirements across the product lifecycle.\n\nAbility to work effectively with suppliers and cross‑functional internal teams.\n\nComfort using ERP/PLM systems and digital QMS tools to maintain accurate quality records.\n\nThis role is based onsite in Harwell, Oxfordshire.\n\nIf successful you’ll work a rotating 24/7 shift pattern, supporting continuous assembly operations and satellite production while helping ensure key manufacturing milestones are delivered and coverage is maintained at all times.\n\nTo apply, you must have the legal right to work in the UK.\n\nWhen applying, please submit your CV in English.\n\nWhy Open Cosmos?\n\nWork at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.\n\nA mission‑driven company making space accessible to help solve real‑world challenges.\n\nA diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.\n\nAbout Open Cosmos\nOpen Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. 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