Quality Controller

Simera Sense; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the space sector is seeking a Quality Controller to ensure the highest standards in production outputs. This role involves conducting inspections, managing non-conformance reports, and maintaining quality management systems. Join a dynamic team in a fast-growing niche market, where cutting-edge technology meets a friendly working environment. If you have a passion for quality assurance and a background in engineering, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects in the optical payloads sector for microsatellites.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry

Access to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Controller in high-tech organizations.
• Advanced Certificate or Diploma in relevant engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production outputs to ensure conformity to specifications.
• Schedule and perform inspections on production activities.
• Manage non-conformance reports and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Quality Control

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Technical Expertise

Education

Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Simens Teamcenter

Wrike

Job description

Simera Sense is a leading mid- to high-resolution earth observation camera supplier for CubeSats and small satellites for companies from around the globe.

Our company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

Job Purpose

To oversee and examine production outputs to ensure that they conform to specifications and internal company standards as set out by Simera Sense.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

1. Inspections
2. Schedule and perform inspections on production activities.
3. Prepare inspection checklists for key and mandatory inspection points.
4. Sign off mandatory inspection points to ensure that all assembly procedures and processes are adhered to.
5. Review of incoming goods from suppliers and documentation such as certificate of conformity, test reports and material certificates.
6. Complete and populate production inspection registers.
7. Log and track non-conformances within the production process.
8. Perform first article inspections on new components delivered by new suppliers.
9. Manage non-conformance reports and rejections.
10. Complete rejection notes and register the rejections on the Wrike system.
11. Complete the quarantine list and follow up to remove items from the list.
12. Ensure product reworks are performed and tracked on the Wrike system.
13. Record and track scrap yield.
14. Ensure Five-S workplace improvement and organisation is maintained throughout the production process.
15. Ensure housekeeping workplace cleanliness is maintained by the production team.

Required Qualification

Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic Engineering.

Required Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Controller in a high-tech organisation.

Recommendations

Knowledge of ISO, AS and ECSS standards will be advantageous. Knowledge of Simens Teamcenter.

Technical Competencies Required for the Role

1. Read and understand drawings and specification documents.
2. MS Office and computer literate.
3. A good knowledge and experience of ISO and the functioning of the Quality Management System.
4. Knowledge of configuration system.
5. Have a good knowledge of Institute for Printed Circuit Board (IPC) standards with respect to Printed Circuit Boards.
6. Good communication and administrative skills.

Behavioural Competencies Required for the Role

1. Concern for order, quality and accuracy.
2. Information seeking.
3. Relationship building.
4. Teamwork and cooperation.
5. Analytical thinking.
6. Conceptual thinking.
7. Technical expertise.
8. Self-control.
9. Self-confidence.
10. Flexibility.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry. Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites. Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips. A friendly working environment.

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