Senior Aerospace QA Lead - QMS & Compliance Expert

Placements24; O Mente; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Aerospace Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QMS implementation per AS9100 and oversee inspections, audits, and CAPA. This role ensures aerospace components meet stringent standards and supports continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of aerospace QA, strong leadership, SPC, FMEA, RCA skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within the aerospace industry.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing AS9100 certified QMS.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, and inspection techniques.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools (e.g., FMEA, Root Cause Analysis).
• Excellent auditing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication abilities.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and customer audits in the aerospace sector.
• Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work on-site in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and other relevant aerospace standards.
• Oversee all quality control activities, including incoming material inspection, in-process inspection, and final product verification.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Manage the non-conformance and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and implement quality assurance training programs for staff.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain all quality-related documentation, records, and certifications.
• Act as the primary contact for customer quality inquiries and audits.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness throughout the organization.

Connaissances

Auditing

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

SPC

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Quality tools

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality Management

Outils

Quality management software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Aerospace Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QMS implementation per AS9100 and oversee inspections, audits, and CAPA. This role ensures aerospace components meet stringent standards and supports continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of aerospace QA, strong leadership, SPC, FMEA, RCA skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement.