Aerospace Quality Inspector – In-Process & Final

NewSpace Systems; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Systems in Somerset West, South Africa, seeks a meticulous Quality Controller to perform detailed microscope inspections across in-process and final stages, ensuring products meet IPC and ECSS aerospace standards and internal quality procedures.

The role focuses on maintaining and improving inspection processes, validating documents, and strictly adhering to acceptance criteria within the formal QA framework. Experience in electronics manufacturing and soldering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 or ECSS certificate.
• More than 5 years’ experience in the electronic manufacturing industry.
• 3–4 years of quality control/inspection experience in the electronic manufacturing industry (preferably aerospace/defence).
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Inspect reprocessed components and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Verify that controlled build activities are tracked and documented.
• Assist calibration and maintenance of equipment in a timely manner.
• Inspect incoming components, parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies; reject non-conforming deliveries.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of sub-assemblies and assembled products and maintain build documentation.
• Inspect SMT sub-assemblies and verify machine setups prior to runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Ownership & accountability

Self-motivated

Reliability

Team player

Strong communication

Education

IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 or ECSS certificate

Job description

NewSpace Systems in Somerset West, South Africa, seeks a meticulous Quality Controller to perform detailed microscope inspections across in-process and final stages, ensuring products meet IPC and ECSS aerospace standards and internal quality procedures.

The role focuses on maintaining and improving inspection processes, validating documents, and strictly adhering to acceptance criteria within the formal QA framework. Experience in electronics manufacturing and soldering is preferred.