Risk and Quality Manager

Product Assurance Manager- Space SystemsDate: 19 Mar 2026Location: ARE, AECompany: EDGE Group PJSCAbout the RoleAs Product Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and compliance of FADA’s space systems throughout their lifecycle — from concept to launch and operations. You will lead the implementation of Product Assurance frameworks that align with ECSS and NASA standards, embedding mission assurance principles across satellite platforms, payloads, and ground systems. This role is central to preventing failures, managing risks, and ensuring that every component and process meets the highest standards of spaceflight readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Assurance StrategyDevelop and maintain Product Assurance Plans tailored to each mission, aligned with ECSS/NASA standards and AS9100Define and enforce PA requirements across design, integration, testing, and operational phasesLead PA reviews including MRR, TRR, QR, and FAR, ensuring readiness at every milestoneOversee materials, processes, and parts control, ensuring traceability and compliance with space-grade standardsManage non-conformance control, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for flight-critical issuesReliability & Risk ManagementApply RAMS methodologies (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) to spacecraft and ground systemsConduct FMEA/FMECA, fault tree analysis, and hazard assessments for subsystems and payloadsMaintain risk registers, support risk mitigation planning, and contribute to Go/No-Go decisionsCollaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust design assurance and failure preventionSupplier & Process AssuranceLead supplier PA audits, qualification reviews, and incoming inspection protocolsEnsure subcontractor compliance with PA requirements and manage PA interfaces across the supply chainMonitor configuration control, documentation traceability, and change management processesSupport cleanliness, contamination control, and ESD protocols throughout AIT activitiesRegulatory Compliance & GovernanceEnsure alignment with ECSS, AS9100, ISO 9001, and UAE space regulatory frameworksSupport export control, ITAR/EAR compliance, and interface with legal/governance teamsPrepare and lead PA documentation for customer reviews, regulatory audits, and mission assurance boardsQualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field (M8+ years in Product Assurance, Mission Assurance, or Reliability Engineering within the space sectorDeep knowledge of ECSS-Q-ST, NASA-STD-8739, and space-grade hardware assurance practicesProven experience in PA planning, risk management, and supplier assuranceFamiliarity with tools such as SAP DMS, NCR systems, configuration management platformsStrong communication and leadership skills across multidisciplinary and international teams#J-18808-Ljbffr