Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Overview

Quality Assurance Specialist position available in Somerset West.

A renowned Aviation Engineering company is looking for a “Quality Assurance Specialist” to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area, Cape Town.

Excellent salary plus benefits and internal career advancement opportunities.

Requirements:

• Education: Minimum B. Tech or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years quality assurance experience in the manufacturing industry
• Broad manufacturing knowledge with regards to requirements covering design, production, and certification within a commercial aviation environment
• Certified in Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in operating in a multi-project environment with different customers
• The following will be beneficial to have:
• Expertise in AS9100
• Expertise in POA Part 21G
• SAP Quality Module
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods, work in a dusty and noisy environment with exposure to raw materials and/or finished products

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct quality assurance according to requirements and document results within an ISO9001/AS9100 Quality management system framework.
• Inspect parts and products according to:
• 2D drawings
• 3D CAD models
• BOMs
• Review and approve Supplier FAI & ATR.
• Create and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
• Understand customer requirements and assist Quality Engineers in setting up robust quality assurance plans, inspection requirements, and specifications.
• Ensure non-conforming parts are identified and contained, and the appropriate process is followed:
• Create Material Review Reports (MRRs).
• Host Material Review Boards with Quality Engineers, Product Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Line Leaders.
• Incoming/Moulding/Final Inspection:
• Ensure parts and products conform to customer requirements/specifications before releasing into the factory / to customer.
• Define defects (size and non-conformance against customer specification) clearly when parts are returned to the supplier (internal/external).
• Ensure processing of parts is done adequately, for example, closing of Quality Lots.
• Ensure MRRs are closed before processing parts.
• Maintain and control parts and products within the non-conforming part loop.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and accurate.
• Generate and sign Certificate of Conformity (CoC) at final part approval.
• Completing and reporting on internal audits.
• Completing and reporting on supplier audits.