OverviewJoin to apply for the Head of Quality Control and Labo role at SABCA at our Lummen site, SABCA Limburg. We are specialized in the manufacturing of high-tech composite assemblies for aircraft. We produce integrated skins for flaps and stabilizers using two automatic tape-layers and large autoclaves; our engineering office in Brussels collaborates on flap track fairings. The Space industry is also present with final system integration of Ariane and Vega assemblies.MissionAre you a strong people manager with a passion for quality and technology? At SABCA Limburg, we are looking for a Lead Quality Control & Labo to lead two teams: the Quality Control team (QC & NDT) and the physical testing laboratory. You will organize, coach, and support your team while helping ensure we meet high aerospace quality standards. Together with your teams, you play a key role in ensuring the quality of components for the F-35 and other cutting-edge aerospace and space projects.Your ResponsibilitiesLead both the QC/NDT team and the lab team (approximately 12 employees).Coach, motivate, and support team members in their technical development and soft skills.Conduct evaluations, development discussions, and plan training programs.Organize and plan team activities, monitor progress, and set priorities.Ensure the team meets its goals in terms of quality, timing, and output.Ensure efficient task distribution within your teams.Oversee the accurate and timely execution of quality controls on production parts.Foster strong collaboration with other departments (production, engineering, maintenance, etc.).Monitor inspection output and ensure any non-conformities are reported to production (RDR within 48h).Ensure day-to-day communication through daily production meetings and maintain up-to-date SQCDP and QC boards.Ensure compliance with EN9100 and ISO14001 standards.Support continuous improvement projects related to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.Keep procedures and testing methods up to date, and optimize them when needed.Manage the calibration planning for lab equipment and measurement tools.Analyze trends in non-conformities and contribute to structural improvements.Your ProfileMaster’s degree in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science, or equivalent through experience.Relevant experience in quality or a lab environment, ideally in an industrial or production context.Knowledge of aerospace standards (EN9100, EASA) or composites is a strong plus.Leadership experience or a clear ambition to take on a team lead role.Strong knowledge of physical testing methods, quality control processes, and calibration is a major advantage.Structured, analytical, and results-driven.Strong communication skills, with a collaborative and motivating approach to leadership.Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is a plus.What’s in it for youExperience! Gain broad experience across civil, space and military aviation markets, including 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 in the aerospace industry.Excitement! Work in an exciting environment where long-standing expertise and R&D feed off each other. Sabca collaborators have passion and know-how as a common denominator. Teamwork, reliability and innovation are part of our culture.Challenges! Help Europe access to space by designing and manufacturing rocket structures. Be part of pioneers in developing advanced air mobility solutions for drones. Use your knowledge to take people around the world on low-carbon aircraft. Contribute to environmental and technological challenges of the century.Be ready for take-off!Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionQuality AssuranceIndustriesAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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