Senior Aerospace QA Leader – AS9100 Expert (Hybrid)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 presents a Senior Aerospace QA Leader role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. Lead the quality assurance program, oversee QA/QC teams, and drive AS9100 compliance across suppliers and manufacturing processes.

You will manage internal and external audits, analyze quality data, lead CAPA initiatives, and partner with production and engineering to raise product quality and reliability in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in QA/QC with 5+ years in management in aerospace.
• Deep AS9100 knowledge and QMS experience.
• Experience with SPC and root cause analysis.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with QA software and ERP systems.
• CQE certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS in accordance with AS9100 and aerospace standards.
• Oversee QA/QC activities including inspections, testing, and process monitoring.
• Lead and mentor the QA/QC team to foster quality culture and continuous improvement.
• Conduct internal audits and drive corrective actions.
• Manage external audits from customers and regulators.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and implement CAPA.
• Develop quality metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve issues.
• Ensure incoming, in-process, and finished products meet requirements.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Quality management

CAPA

SPC

Auditing

Leadership

QMS implementation

ERP proficiency

Data analysis

CQE desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Quality management software

ERP systems

Statistical tools

Job description

Placements24 presents a Senior Aerospace QA Leader role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. Lead the quality assurance program, oversee QA/QC teams, and drive AS9100 compliance across suppliers and manufacturing processes.

You will manage internal and external audits, analyze quality data, lead CAPA initiatives, and partner with production and engineering to raise product quality and reliability in a highly regulated aerospace environment.