SABCA

www.sabca.be

1 Job

637 Employees

About the Company

SABCA is one of the main aerospace companies in Belgium. Founded in 1920, it has built an extensive and varied know-how based on its 90+ years experience in designing, building and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers. Our customers and partners belong to the elite of the aerospace world and are spread worldwide.

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Company Name: SABCA
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Job Description: **Job Title** Senior Quality Engineer **Role Summary** Lead supplier‑quality activities for aerospace products, ensuring compliance with industry standards (EN9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949) and customer requirements. Serve as the internal point of contact for all supplier‑quality related matters, collaborating with supply chain, procurement, and program teams. **Expectations** - Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality and processes. - Maintain rigorous oversight of supplier performance and quality documentation. - Support global mobility with 30–50 % travel to suppliers. **Key Responsibilities** - Define and enforce quality requirements for suppliers’ products, processes, and incoming inspections. - Manage supplier quality plans, contracts, and compliance with norms and standards. - Lead First‑Article Inspection (FAI) follow‑up and implement APQP for critical suppliers and work transfers. - Validate and monitor any changes impacting supplier quality. - Conduct supplier audits, qualifications, and KPI‑based performance monitoring. - Develop corrective and preventive action plans (RCCA, complaint handling, non‑conformity resolution). - Support onboarding of new suppliers, workload planning, and work‑transfer activities. - Collaborate across business units, procurement, program management, and quality teams to align objectives. **Required Skills** - Minimum 5 years of experience in supply‑chain quality for aerospace or related high‑tech sector. - Strong written and verbal communication in English and French/Dutch. - Proficiency in problem‑solving methodologies (8‑D, 5 Whys, etc.). - Knowledge of aerospace materials, structural components, and assembly processes. - Solid understanding of AS/EN9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949, APQP (EN9145). - Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T. - Team‑leader skills, analytical mindset, assertiveness, and a results‑driven approach. - Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, S/4HANA). **Required Education & Certifications** - Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (Electronics, Mechanics, Materials Science) or equivalent. - Certifications in quality management or related fields (e.g., Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) are advantageous.