Quality Assurance Engineer Industry: Defense / Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing Location: Herstal (On-site) About the role We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to support product and project quality across the full lifecycle, from development to delivery. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement in a regulated, high-reliability industrial environment. As part of the core project team, you will act as the main point of contact for quality-related matters and contribute to achieving operational excellence through data-driven quality management. Key responsibilities Ensure product and project quality performance using objective KPIs (e.g. OTD, OCD) Act as the primary quality interface within cross-functional project teams Monitor and coordinate timely submission of required quality documentation Ensure products and services meet defined requirements and compliance standards Promote quality culture and best practices (problem solving, RCCA, risk analysis, FMEA, prevention) Develop and maintain process flows mapping requirements and stakeholders across project phases Perform quality assurance activities based on risk level and team maturity Identify quality gaps and risks, anticipate impacts, and propose corrective and preventive actions Verify adherence to quality procedures across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams Manage and respond to customer quality complaints professionally and effectively Required qualifications Master’s degree in Engineering Solid knowledge of quality methods and tools Experience in defense, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries Fluency in French and English Technical & analytical skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities High attention to detail Root cause analysis expertise Ability to identify edge cases and potential failure points Communication & collaboration Clear documentation of non-conformities, reports, and quality data Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments Strong reporting skills Personal skills Curious mindset and willingness to learn Patience and persistence Strong time management and prioritization skills