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Quality & Compliance Engineer

  • East Anglia, Essex, Roxwell, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-32651

Holt Executive is supporting a global leader that designs and manufactures high-performance imaging sensors, and electronics and develops groundbreaking technology for space exploration.

Our client is seeking a Quality & Compliance Engineer to join their RF Power Division and provide guidance and support to the engineering and manufacturing teams in achieving statutory regulatory compliance and product quality for market-ready products.

The successful Quality & Compliance Engineer will possess a deep understanding of relevant regulations and standards, as well as how to achieve compliance from an electrical and mechanical design perspective.

Key Responsibilities for the Quality & Compliance Engineer:

 Compliance Focus –

  • Provide guidance and support to ensure all regulatory compliance requirements are understood and implemented for products.

Product Quality Focus –

  • Ensure RF Power products, processes, and systems function flawlessly and consistently at the desired quality level.
  • Tasks include tracking, monitoring, and reporting of non-conforming products and processes.
  • Drive all Corrective Actions, Deviations, and Quality Notifications to completion for the assigned product range.

Overall Responsibilities –

  • Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded through effective monitoring and control.
  • Lead root cause investigations in the event of product escapes.
  • Plan, test, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Utilise strong communication skills to influence peers and raise the bar for quality methods and regulatory compliance.
  • Employ a pragmatic and data-driven approach to prioritise improvements across the product portfolio.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Quality & Compliance Engineer:

  • Proven experience applying regulations to products for global markets.
  • Establishes compliance test standards, conducts and witnesses tests, analyses findings, and ensures compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Effectively explains compliance protocols and measures to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
  • Experience with electrical/electronic systems is preferred, with a desire to transition into product compliance.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CE/UKCA requirements (safety, EMC, machinery directive) and hazardous substances (REACH & RoHS).
  • Experience compiling, collating, and publishing technical documentation for certification submissions. Experience working with regulatory agencies and third-party bodies.
  • Maintains product compliance declarations and ensures compliance considerations are integrated into new product designs (electrical, mechanical, EMC).
  • Provides support and guidance for safety assessments (e.g., BSEN61010) and mentors project engineers on compiling documentation for compliance verification.
  • Demonstrates experience in an engineering function supporting product development and manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge of electrical/mechanical assembly, manufacturing, testing, and qualification.
  • Familiar with good quality management principles (ISO 9001 minimum). Experience conducting internal audits and driving process improvement.
  • Understands and meets customer contractual requirements and expectations.
  • Analyses and improves existing quality assurance processes and deliver training to stakeholders.

Essential Qualification for the Quality & Compliance Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree/HNC in Quality & Compliance Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent level of experience. While not a requirement, possession of a professional registration (IEng or CEng) would be a benefit.

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Senior System Engineering Specialist

  • Ontario, Ottawa, Canada
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-32659

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading Global Satellite and Space leader that provides reliable and secure satellite-delivered voice and high-speed data communications solutions to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers worldwide.

Our partner is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior System Engineering Specialist to play a vital role in supporting the entire design and development process for the constellation system.

The successful Senior System Engineering Specialist will work alongside cross-functional teams to define the system architecture, system requirements, and specifications for all network elements, including the satellites themselves.

As the Senior System Engineering Specialist your expertise will ensure everything aligns perfectly with project goals and meets the critical needs of their customers.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior System Engineering Specialist:

  • Design and develop critical aspects of the system, including communication, resource allocation, network entry, management systems, service availability, compliance, satellite power management, efficiency, spectrum management, user terminal integration, and operational concepts.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers on the System Design team.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive system architecture documentation, including subsystems, interfaces, and data flows, to guarantee optimal performance and reliability.
  • Work closely with the System Integration and Test team to plan the successful integration and testing of all system elements.
  • Identify and manage technical risks associated with the system design. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in the satellite industry and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the design and operation of the system.
  • Create and maintain all necessary documentation.
  • Work together with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure the project’s success.

Key Skills and Experience for the Senior System Engineering Specialist:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 14+ years of proven experience in satellite system architecture and design.
  • Strong knowledge of satellite communication protocols, orbital mechanics, and space systems.
  • Experience with software defined satellite communication payloads.
  • Familiarity with regulatory bodies and space industry standards.
  • Specialised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
  • Creative analytical person with thorough attention to detail.
  • Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners/suppliers.
  • Experience with business considerations and practical limitations related to system design and implementation.
  • Fluent in English, written and oral. French is an asset.

If your skills and experience match this Senior System Engineering Specialist opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

 

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