Job Description

About the role

Ensure all incoming materials, components, and assemblies meet specified quality, engineering, and contractual requirements prior to acceptance into the incoming stores, thereby safeguarding product integrity, compliance, and manufacturing reliability

Qualification and Experience

• N6 or national diploma in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering (Light current) or a related technical field.
• A recognised quality inspection or metrology qualification/certification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an incoming inspection, quality inspection, or manufacturing quality control environment.

Key Technical Skills

• Interpret engineering drawings, and specifications
• Apply precision inspection and measurement techniques
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and requirements
• Identify, document, and manage non-conformances
• Verify documentation, certification, and traceability
• Work within quality management systems and controlled processes

Key responsibilities

Incoming Material and Component Inspection

Conduct detailed inspection and verification of incoming materials, components, parts, assemblies, and supplier deliveries against approved drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements, inspection criteria, and applicable quality standards to determine acceptance or rejection.

Quality Compliance and Documentation Control

Ensure that all incoming goods are supported by the required quality and traceability documentation, including certificates of conformity, material certificates, test reports, OEM documentation, and revision-controlled records, in line with company and regulatory requirements.

Non-Conformance Identification and Containment

Identify, document, and escalate non-conforming parts or materials, initiate or support non-conformance reporting processes, and ensure effective segregation, containment, and disposition of rejected or suspect items to prevent quality escapes into production.

Measurement, Verification and Inspection Accuracy

Utilise appropriate inspection methods, measuring instruments, and quality tools to perform accurate dimensional, visual, and technical verification of incoming items while maintaining inspection integrity, calibration awareness, and adherence to defined inspection procedures.

Our recruitment values:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Only individuals with a valid South African identification card may apply.

Application Deadline: 15 April 2026.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers Page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.