Are you one of those people who look up to the sky every time a plane passes by?

Space holds no more secrets for you than it does for science?

Environmental and technological challenges are among those you wish to tackle?

Come join Sabca and play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace inside a company with more than 100 years of existence.

We are experts in designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers.

In Brussels, we have our Structural and Mechatronics Engineering offices, where all our new programs begin and our workshops are equipped with modern

machines that produce complex metallic assemblies for aircraft and space launchers as well as advanced Thrust Vectoring Systems for space launchers.

SABCA Brussels is also the home to our "Unmanned Autonomous Systems" aka: the drones solutions unit!

Mission

As a Special Process Quality Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring the application and optimization of special processes in the workshop while ensuring that production complies with quality and product requirements through the process.

You are the internal focal point for all issues related to the quality of Special Processes. You are part of the Quality Assurance (QA) team and work closely with your colleagues from various programs. You also collaborate closely with the system quality team and operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the methods teams to integrate quality requirements into work procedures during product industrialization and serial production.
• Qualify special processes (heat treatment, various surface treatments, etc.) through mastering equipment, production documentation, and operator certification.
• Manage non-conformity, conduct root cause analyses, lead corrective action committees with operational teams, and implement preventive and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor/conduct technical and normative audits, both internal and external (NADCAP, clients, EN9100, ISO 14001, etc.) related to special processes.
• Monitor and act on the quality performance of the special processes used for SABCA programs.
• Serve as the interface with the customer for all matters related to the quality of Special Processes: progress updates, inquiries, complaints, etc.
• Contribute to risk analyses of manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimization projects related to special processes.
  
  

Profile

Technical Skills

Knowledge

• Master's degree in Civil or Industrial Engineering, with a technical orientation in electromechanics, mechanics, aeronautics, materials, or chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of various special processes (heat treatment, surface treatments, etc.) and associated quality requirements.
• Knowledge in reading technical drawings.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes and treatments.
• Excellent communication in English and French or Dutch.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, S4HANA).
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in special processes or related fields in industrial quality or manufacturing methods.
• Experience with Nadcap requirements is essential.
• Relevant experience in Engineering/Quality is a major asset.
• Maturity to work on qualification projects or their maintenance.
• Proficient in quality audits.
• Mastery of non-conformance management and problem-solving tools.
  
  

Behavioral Skills

• Proactive and collaborative mindset: you connect colleagues and lead the necessary actions.
• Communication and adaptability: you adjust your communication to different stakeholders and can build trusting relationships.
• Pragmatism & solution-oriented: you bring concrete ideas and take necessary actions.
• Team spirit: you collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Solution-focused: you enjoy challenges.
  
  

Cognitive Skills

• You possess excellent, methodical analytical skills.
• You can be assertive and convincing when necessary.
• Affinity for hands-on work, with a pragmatic, structured, and workshop-oriented approach.
• You can work under pressure while maintaining a results-oriented work environment.
  
  

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!