VIE - Aerospace Quality Engineer (FR + EN)

ALTEN; Luik; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Belgiumis seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to ensure supplier and product quality in an industrial setting, supporting technically challenging projects within the aerospace sector and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead supplier quality activities, apply APQP during introduction of new parts, perform FAI per EN9102, investigate non-conformities, and monitor KPIs with the quality management team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or related Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering (including internships, apprenticeships, or work-study).
• Experience in product or supplier quality within regulated industries like aerospace/defense/space/automotive.
• Knowledge of EN9100/AS9100, APQP, FAI (EN9102).
• Root cause analysis using 8D/QRQC/Ishikawa/5 Why.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings & GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality activities: audits, corrective actions, supplier performance monitoring.
• Lead quality assurance during introduction of new parts and new suppliers using APQP.
• Perform and review First Article Inspections (FAI) per EN9102.
• Investigate non-conformities and drive root cause analysis.
• Support production/engineering in review of product deviations and derogations.
• Monitor KPIs and report to quality management.

Skills

Supplier quality management

APQP

FInvestigations (8D/5Why)

GD&T interpretation

French & English (C1)

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Industrial engineering

Tools

SAP QM

Job description

As an Aerospace Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of both suppliers and products within an industrial environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within the aerospace sector while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage supplier quality activities, including audits, corrective action plans, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Lead quality assurance activities during the introduction of new parts and new suppliers using the APQP methodology.
• Perform and review First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with EN9102 requirements.
• Investigate non-conformities and drive root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support production and engineering teams in the review and management of product deviations and derogations.
• Monitor quality performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reporting to quality management.

Required skills

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering (including internships, apprenticeships, or work-study programs).
• Experience in product quality and/or supplier quality within a regulated industry such as aerospace, defense, space, or automotive.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies, including: EN9100 / AS9100, APQP, FAI (EN9102)
• Practical experience conducting root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, QRQC, Ishikawa, and 5 Why.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Fluent in both French and English (minimum C1 level).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of PPAP and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience using SAP QM.
• Previous exposure to aerospace, defense, or space industry environments.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57 000 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in Belgium for over 25 years, ALTEN Belgium operates from its offices in Brussels and Antwerp. Today, with a team of 700 consultants ALTEN Belgium offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering, Life Sciences, and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Medtech to Agrifood, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.