Quality Controller

NewSpace Systems (Pty) Ltd; Somerset West; Presencial; ZAR 360.000 - 480.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Proactive

Ownership & accountability

Self-motivated

Reliability

Team player

Strong communication

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

The Quality Controller is responsible for performing detailed microscope inspections during both in-process and final stages, ensuring all products meet approved standards and specifications. The role ensures compliance with applicable industry standards (including IPC and ECSS aerospace/space requirements) and internal quality management systems. Additionally, it focuses on maintaining, reviewing, and continuously improving inspection processes, while ensuring strict adherence to established quality and operational procedures within the formal acceptance framework.

KEY TASKS

Quality Control – General:

• Responsible for the inspection of reprocessed components.
• Verify that controlled build activities are tracked and documented in accordance with procedures.
• Assist with the calibration and maintenance of equipment (internal and subcontracted) in a timely manner, in adherence to the schedule.
• Assist with the inspection of incoming components, parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies, and reject and return non-conforming deliveries.

Quality Control – Manual Assembly line:

• Responsible for in-process and final inspection of sub-assemblies and integrated assemblies, including all related build documentation.
• Responsible for the inspection of outgoing deliveries (to subcontractors and clients), ensuring that products are in line with technical and client requirements.

Quality Control – SMT Assembly line:

• Responsible for verifying machine set-ups on the SMT assembly line prior to the start of a run.
• Responsible for the inspection and analysis of first article inspections and first-off products from a run.
• Responsible for in-process and final inspection of sub-assemblies and integrated assemblies on the SMT assembly line, including all related build documentation.
• Responsible for the inspection of sub-assemblies using the Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) machine.

Administration:

• Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation (inspection checklists and records, build histories, batch and lot control, photos, etc.).
• Responsible for identifying, flagging, and reporting non-conforming sub-assemblies, assemblies, and products, and following the non-conformance process.
• Logging of PORs on Syspro.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Valid IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 or ECSS certificate (Preference will be given to aerospace and defence electronics experience)

Experience & Knowledge:

• More than 5 years’ experience in the electronic manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of workmanship standards
• Experience with soldering, conformal coating, and staking
• 3–4 years of quality control/inspection experience in the electronic manufacturing industry (preference will be given to candidates with aerospace and defence electronics experience)
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and able to take initiative
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability
• Positive, self-motivated, and self-starting attitude
• Responsible and reliable
• Effective team player
• Good written and verbal communication skills