Quality Controller

Position:
Quality Controller

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

Incomar is a leading aerospace and defence group based in Centurion, South Africa. We are continuously expanding our specialised product development, production and flight operations capabilities. The group was established in South Africa in 1999, with its origins in military aircraft weapons and avionics integration and flight testing. The group is well established in the local and international industry, with a strong capability in several specialist areas, including:

• Systems Design, Development, and Integration.
• System Testing on a range of platforms / products.
• Product Development.
• Flight Test Execution and Support.

Incomar Dynamics, a subsidiary within the Incomar Group of companies, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to take up the role of Quality Controller within its Production Department.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Production and will be responsible for inspecting, verifying and documenting the quality of manufactured components, assemblies and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, applicable quality standards and customer requirements.

The Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring that manufactured components, assemblies, materials and finished products conform to approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, manufacturing requirements and applicable quality standards. The role involves performing incoming, in-process and final inspections, identifying and documenting non-conformances, maintaining accurate quality records and supporting manufacturing teams in achieving consistent product quality. The Quality Controller will work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure that products meet the required standards of safety, reliability, traceability and workmanship.

The position requires a hands-on approach, sound technical judgement, strong attention to detail and the ability to identify quality issues before they affect downstream manufacturing activities or final product acceptance.

• Relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Management, Metrology or a related technical discipline (NQF Level 4-6).
• Police clearance certificate (required prior to commencement of employment).

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in quality inspection, quality control or manufacturing inspection within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of dimensional inspection, measurement techniques and quality control procedures.
• Practical experience in inspecting manufactured components, mechanical assemblies and finished products.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly and composite manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as vernier callipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators and other inspection instruments.
• Experience with quality control processes, inspection procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to identify, document and report product non-conformances.
• Experience with inspection records, product traceability and quality documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Self-motivated, disciplined and output-driven.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver under pressure.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Commitment to product quality, safety and continuous improvement with a high attention to detail, accuracy and consistency.
• Team player.

• Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, electronics or precision engineering manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace quality management requirements.
• Knowledge of first article inspection (FAI) requirements, including AS9102.
• Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMM), surface finish measurement equipment and other advanced inspection tools.
• Understanding of material certification, batch traceability, serialisation and product configuration…