Freelance Industrial Quality Assurance Engineer

At our Lummen site, SABCA Limburg, we are specialized in the manufacturing of high-tech composite assemblies for aircraft. On the one hand, we produce integrated skins for flaps and stabilizers using two automatic tape-layers and very large autoclaves and of course, our colleagues’ extended know-how. In cooperation with the Engineering office in Brussels, SABCA Limburg is also responsible for the flap track fairings of several aircraft. On the other hand, the Space industry is also present in this plant with the final system integration of Ariane and Vega assemblies. Mission Are you passionate about quality, engineering and technical documentation, and would you like to contribute to one of the most challenging aerospace projects? SABCA Limburg is looking for an Industrial Quality Assurance Engineer who will be responsible for everything related to First Article Inspection (FAI) within the F-35 project. As an Industrial Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for preparing, creating and following up on FAI dossiers for parts with an increased quality or production risk. You will bring together technical information from different sources and ensure that each dossier is complete, accurate and compliant with the applicable customer and quality requirements. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Production and other stakeholders. In this role, you will act as an important link between the different departments and ensure that any points of attention are followed up in a timely manner. Your Responsibilities
• Analyse and interpret 3D models, technical drawings, specifications and other product definitions to correctly translate quality and compliance requirements into the production and inspection environment.
• Be responsible for preparing and following up on FAI dossiers within the F-35 project.
• Determine, together with the relevant teams, which parts and processes require additional attention from an FAI and quality perspective.
• Collect and verify all required technical and quality documentation and ensure compliance with applicable customer and quality requirements.
• Support the preparation, updating and maintenance of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) and help systematically identify and manage quality and process risks.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of control plans defining the relevant product and process controls, inspections and verification methods.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of customer-specific compliance matrices and ensure that applicable requirements are correctly translated and demonstrably covered in the relevant documentation and processes.
• Act as the point of contact within the Engineering department for quality-related topics linked to the applicable business process and support stakeholders in correctly applying quality requirements.
• Analyse process documentation and measurement results to correctly compile FAI dossiers and identify potential quality risks within production processes and products.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Production and other stakeholders to assess risks, define control measures and follow up on quality-related issues in a timely manner.
• Support root cause analyses and the definition and follow-up of corrective actions when non-conformities are identified.
• Work together and take responsibility at your level with regard to the EN9100 quality standard and ISO 14001 environmental standard.

Your profile
• You hold a Master's degree in a technical field, such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a similar discipline.
• You have experience in quality, production processes and technical documentation.
• Experience in FAI, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering or a similar position is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of AS9102/FAI processes is a plus.
• You are able to interpret technical drawings, specifications and production documentation.
• You work very accurately and in a structured manner, with a strong eye for detail.
• You have strong analytical skills and are able to connect different types of technical and quality-related information.
• You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with different departments and stakeholders.
• You take initiative and actively follow up on outstanding actions.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of EN9100 and/or experience in the aerospace industry is a plus. So, What’s in it for you? Experience Gain new experience to thanks to the full range of services

we offer
to the civil, space and military aviation markets as well as to the commercial Unmanned Autonomous Systems (drones). Our activities include designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers for customers and partners belonging to the elite of the aerospace industry. Excitement Work in an exciting environment where long-standing expertise and research and technological development feed off each other. Sabca collaborators have their passion and their know-how as common denominator. Teamwork, reliability and innovation are part of the culture we value and that lead us to success. Challenges Help Europe access to space by designing and manufacturing rocket structures. Be part of the pioneers in developing advanced air mobility solutions inside our division dedicated to drones. Use your knowledge to take people around the world on board low-carbon aircraft. Contribute to the environmental and technological challenges of the century. Play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace. Be ready for take-off