Quality Engineer

Sentinel Staffing Services; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards and manage inspection processes. The role involves conducting inspections, certifying components, and collaborating with cross-cultural teams to promote continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have a solid understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple projects and customer portfolios.
• Familiarity with GD&T and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Aerospace quality standards.
• Conduct and document First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Lead post-project 'lessons learned' sessions.

Skills

Engineering

Manufacturing Processes

Quality Systems

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

1Factory

Job description

Key Responsibilities : Interpret and apply Aerospace and composite quality standards, ensuring full compliance with customer-specific requirements.

Review, approve, and maintain precise inspection instructions across all stages (incoming, moulding, in-process, final) to meet client expectations.

Certify and release components in alignment with regulatory and customer standards.

Demonstrate adherence to customer requirements using compliance matrices.

Conduct and document First Article Inspections (FAIs), source inspections, and coordinate customer audits as necessary.

Lead post-project "lessons learned" sessions to promote continuous improvement.

Manage internal concession approvals and ensure timely closure.

Raise and resolve customer concessions efficiently.

Facilitate and support Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Skills : Bachelors Degree in Engineering from a recognized institution (Essential).

Experience working across multiple projects and customer portfolios (Advantageous).

Global collaboration experience with cross-cultural teams (Advantageous).

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes in aerospace design, certification, and production (Advantageous).

Proficiency in ASD and Part 21G Production Organisation Approval (POA) requirements (Advantageous).

Strong knowledge of composite design and production techniques (Advantageous).

Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and precision measurement techniques (Advantageous).

Working experience with ERP and quality systems such as SAP and 1Factory or similar (Advantageous).

Ability to work in physically demanding environments (standing, walking, exposure to noise, dust, and raw materials) (Essential).

Willingness to travel locally and internationally for supplier and customer engagements (Essential).