Quality Control Inspector – Structure

SABCA Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SABCA Group is seeking a Quality Control Inspector Structure in Brussels to ensure aeronautical parts and assemblies meet all technical, quality, and customer requirements. You will conduct visual, dimensional, and structural inspections, validate results, and support FAI dossiers within a dynamic aerospace environment.

The role requires a technical background in mechanics/aeronautics or metrology, experience in aerospace quality inspection, and proficiency with SAP and Catia.

Qualifications

• Technical background in mechanics, aeronautics, quality, or metrology or equivalent experience.
• Experience in industrial and/or aerospace quality inspection.
• Knowledge of aerospace assembly processes and metrology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify conformity of assembly operations with drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Inspect assemblies, drillings, reamings, fasteners, clearances and flushness.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections and record results in the quality system.
• Identify defects or deviations affecting product conformity and ensure traceability of inspections.
• Maintain and validate inspection documentation and records in SAP; participate in FAI dossiers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Clear communication

Education

Technical background in mechanics/aeronautics/quality/metrology

Aerospace quality inspection experience

Tools

SAP

PCDMIS

Catia

Job description

Are you one of those people who look up to the sky every time a plane passes by? Space holds no more secrets for you than it does for science? Environmental and technological challenges are among those you wish to tackle?

Come join SABCA and play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace inside a company with more than 100 years of existence. We are experts in designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers.

In Brussels, we have our Structural and Mechatronics Engineering offices, where all our new programs begin and our workshops are equipped with modern machines that produce complex metallic assemblies for aircraft and space launchers as well as advanced Thrust Vectoring Systems for space launchers.

Mission

Your main mission as a Quality Control Inspector Structure is to ensure that aeronautical parts, subassemblies, and assemblies comply with all applicable technical, quality, and customer requirements.

Within the scope of their qualifications and authorizations, the Quality Control Inspector Structure performs documentation, visual, dimensional, and structural inspections, while ensuring the validation and traceability of the results.

In this way, they contribute to maintaining product quality and supporting the release of products to the next stages of the production process.

Responsabilities

• Verifying the conformity of assembly operations with drawings, work instructions, and applicable specifications
• Inspecting assemblies, drillings, reamings, fasteners, clearances, and flushness
• Performing visual and dimensional inspections
• Identifying defects or deviations that may affect product conformity
• Ensuring the traceability of inspections performed in accordance with the company’s quality processes
• Completing quality documentation and records
• Recording and validating inspection results
• Monitoring and validating operations in SAP according to authorization level
• Verifying consistency between applicable requirements and obtained results
• Participating in the preparation and/or validation of FAI (First Article Inspection) dossiers
• Ensuring the availability and reliability of evidence associated with completed inspections
• Verifying and confirming inspection results
• Securing the product in accordance with applicable procedures
• Documenting non-conformities in a factual and accurate manner
• Ensuring the traceability of deviations
• Informing the relevant stakeholders and departments
• Contributing to the analysis and resolution of non-conformities within the scope of responsibility

You are also responsible for :

• Ensuring compliance with the EN9100 quality standard and the ISO 14001 environmental standard
• Performing rigorous self-checks to guarantee the quality and conformity of the work
• Transferring your skills and knowledge to new team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support
• Managing confidential data and situations
• Complying with safety, health, and environmental rules
• Reporting risks and applying procedures to prevent incidents

Education / Experience:

• Education: You have a technical background in mechanics, aeronautics, quality, or metrology, or equivalent experience
• Desired experience:You have experience in industrial and/or aerospace quality inspection. Experience in structural assembly or dimensional metrology is considered an asset

Skills:

• Soft Skills:

Demonstrate rigor and attention to detail

Pay close attention to details and deviations

Analyze situations with a critical mindset

Work independently

Act objectively and impartially

Take responsibility in decision-making

Make well-founded quality decisions

Communicate clearly and factually

Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Manage priorities and deadlines

Comply with procedures and quality requirements

• Technical:

Read and interpret technical drawings

Apply aerospace assembly processes

Perform visual and dimensional inspections

Use conventional metrology equipment

Apply dimensional and geometric tolerancing principles

Work with PCDMIS software

Analyze and interpret inspection results

Manage non-conformities in accordance with applicable processes

Apply First Article Inspection (FAI) principles

Use SAP and IT tools related to the function

• Languages: You have good verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, French, and English
• IT skills: You have basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, SAP, Word).You are able to work with 3D software such as Catia

So, What’s in it for you?

Experience! Gain new experience to thanks to the full range of services we offer to the civil, space and military aviation markets. Our activities include designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers for customers and partners belonging to the elite of the aerospace industry.

Excitement! Work in an exciting environment where long-standing expertise and research and technological development feed off each other.

Sabca collaborators have their passion and their know-how as common denominator.

Teamwork, reliability and innovation are part of the culture we value and that lead us to success.

Challenges! Help Europe access to space by designing and manufacturing rocket structures.

Be part of the pioneers in developing advanced air mobility solutions inside our division dedicated to drones. Use your knowledge to take people around the world on board low-carbon aircraft.

Contribute to the environmental and technological challenges of the century. Play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace.

Be ready for take-off!

“This position is subject to specific regulatory requirements (export control and/or security clearance). Employment, as well as access to the relevant information and systems, is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the required authorizations, in accordance with applicable regulations. By submitting your application, you agree to cooperate in good faith and to provide all necessary, complete and accurate information in this regard.”