Quality Engineer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Quality Engineer for our client in Somerset West.

Company Overview:
Our client is a cutting-edge design and manufacturing company specializing in advanced, lightweight composite products for leading global players in the aircraft interior and aircraft seating industries.

POSITION INFO:
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.

• Bachelor’s 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 AS9100D 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).