Aerospace QA Inspector: Precision, Compliance & Impact

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a meticulous Quality Assurance Inspector for aerospace manufacturing. You will perform detailed inspections from incoming materials to final release, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer specs.

The role requires a technical diploma or degree in Engineering, 4+ years of QA inspection experience in aerospace, proficiency with CMM, calipers, micrometers, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• AS9100 quality management system knowledge is a plus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential for aerospace inspection.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of incoming materials, in-process work, and finished components using measurement tools.
• Verify conformance to drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions promptly.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming products and initiate NCR procedures.
• Participate in internal and external audits for AS9100 compliance.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Review manufacturing records and certifications for completeness.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

AS9100 knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Engineering diploma or degree

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Visual inspection

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a meticulous Quality Assurance Inspector for aerospace manufacturing. You will perform detailed inspections from incoming materials to final release, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer specs.

The role requires a technical diploma or degree in Engineering, 4+ years of QA inspection experience in aerospace, proficiency with CMM, calipers, micrometers, and a strong eye for detail.