Company description

ASCO, part of the Swiss group Montana Aerospace, began operations as a private subcontractor in 1954. Today ASCO Group is engaged in a broad range of development, engineering, manufacturing and assembly activities providing multidisciplinary subcontracting services to various markets and aerospace programs around the world.

Asco operates from several locations, Belgium, Canada, Germany and USA, with a turnover exceeding 300 million euros.

Asco produces over 2,500 assemblies every month and has the ambition to be a world leader in design and manufacture of high lift devices, complex mechanical assemblies and major functional components for the aerospace industry.

Montana Aerospace AG is a highly-vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of system components and complex assemblies for the aerospace, e-mobility and energy sectors with worldwide engineering and manufacturing operations  has acquired 100% of the share of the Asco Group beginning of April 2022.

For our Belgian plant we are looking for a Special Processes Quality Engineer

Job description :

The Special Processes Quality Engineer monitors quality indicators and performance in related production areas : Surface Treatment, Paint, Heat Treatment, NDT, etc. He/she assures implementation of corrective actions and assures stability and conformity of process controls

Accountabilities

1. Monitor quality indicators and performance

Maintain quality indicators up to date and assure regular reporting and escalation of main quality issues

2. Assure implementation of corrective actions for Special Processes NC (non conformities)

• Coordinate and assure execution of NC Containment on time : Production/Sales/delivery stop if applicable – immediate escalation
• Coordinate and follow-up actions for Non-Conformity Root Cause analysis in Special Processes NCs
• Assure the definition of a corrective action plan within SP & other areas when required and its translation into the change management process
• Confirm effectiveness of corrective actions after completion of the change process in Special Process areas but also in subsequent stages if applicable (e.g. Assy)
• Communication of relevant quality information to all internal stakeholders were required (major quality issues, Process deviations, product impact, etc)

3. Assure stability and conformity of process controls

• Review periodically the laboratory records to assure compliance of results and correct escalation & resolution of deviations
• Identify process parameters’ trends to assure timely prevention of product non-conformities
• Coordinate & document test campaigns to maintain running customer qualifications of laboratory approved capability

Profile Know How and Experience

Education: Technical Bachelor in Chemistry or equivalent through experience

Languages: English, Dutch and French

Skills / Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong Analytical skills
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes is a plus (surface treatment)
• Broad interpersonal (good oral and written communication) skills
• Able to work autonomously (is not afraid of taking initiatives)
• Team player
• Curious and eager to learn
• Experience with Problem solving techniques
• Audit experience is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure
• Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point (knowledge of CATIA is a plus)

Our Offer:

Asco offers a position in an innovative high-tech environment, using cutting-edge technologies, with a unique training policy and opportunities to develop yourself. Besides this we offer an interesting salary package with extralegal advantages.