Quality Controller

 

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

Job Purpose:

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

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities:

Inspections

• Schedule and perform inspections on production activities.
• Prepare inspection checklists for key and mandatory inspection points
• Sign off mandatory inspection points to ensure that all assembly procedures and processes are adhered to.
• Review of incoming goods from suppliers and documentation such as certificate of conformity, test reports and material certificates.
• Complete and populate production inspection registers.
• Log and track non-conformances within the production process.
• Perform first article inspections on new components delivered by new suppliers.
• Manage non-conformance reports and rejections.
• Complete rejection notes and register the rejections on the Wrike system.
• Complete the quarantine list and follow up to remove items from the list.
• Ensure product reworks are performed and tracked on the Wrike system.
• Record and track scrap yield.

Continuous Improvement

• Ensure Five-S workplace improvement and organisation is maintained throughout the production process.
• 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 ISO9001, AS9100 and ECSS standards will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Simens Teamcenter.

Competencies:

Technical competencies required for the role:

• Read and understand drawings and specification documents.
• MS Office and computer literate
• A good knowledge and experience of ISO9001 and the functioning of the Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of configuration system.
• Have a good knowledge of Institute for Printed Circuit Board (IPC) standards with respect to Printed Circuit Boards.
• Good communication and administrative skills

Behavioural competencies required for the role

• Concern for order, quality and accuracy
• Information seeking
• Customer service orientation
• Relationship building
• Directiveness
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Analytical thinking
• Conceptual thinking
• Technical expertise
• Self-control
• Self-confidence
• 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 competitive salary
• A friendly working environment