Quality Engineer - Supply Chain Operations

About the role

SAESL, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company founded in 2001, offers engine overhaul and component repair services, including all variants of the Trent engine family. The Quality Engineer (Supply Chain Operations) ensures compliance, quality assurance and process control across warehouse, material handling and kitting operations, driving quality-at-source, strengthening material control and traceability and preventing part mix-ups and Foreign Object Damage (FOD).

Key responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse and kitting comply with company procedures, regulatory and customer requirements and quality standards.
• Drive compliance in material handling, part identification, traceability, shelf-life management, preservation and FOD prevention.
• Conduct Go Look See (GLS), Layered Process Audits (LPA) and process compliance audits.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions for material discrepancies, wrong parts, supplier escapes, missing items and FOD events, using 5 Why, 5M1E and RCA.
• Monitor incoming material quality, certification reviews, part marking and independent verification, and support supplier quality investigations.
• Analyse quality data and KPIs, build reports and dashboards, and drive continuous improvement, automation and standardisation.
• Ensure compliance with OPMs, SOPs, work instructions and Quality Management System requirements, and support internal, customer and regulatory audits.

Required profile

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing, MRO or the Aviation industry.
• Professional certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or ISO Lead Auditor are an advantage.
• Knowledge of aviation/aerospace regulations, material control, warehouse operations and supplier quality is an advantage; quality auditing and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and AS9110, and tools such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, RCA, 5 Why and CAPA.
• ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Power BI.
• Analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical coverage and flexible benefits.
• Company transport.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• Job security.