Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Production QC​/QA

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The Operator assembles, integrates, aligns and performs basic functional testing of opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical sub-systems and non-specialised final systems. The role follows approved manufacturing instructions and quality requirements to deliver compliant products within agreed production schedules and cost parameters.

Please note:

This position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

• Relevant informal or workplace-based technical training.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hands-on manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience in opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical or precision product assembly will be advantageous.
• Exposure to optics handling, ESD-controlled environments, alignment or functional testing will be advantageous.

• Opto-Mechanical Assembly
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly
• Product and Sub-Assembly Integration
• Technical and Manufacturing Drawing Interpretation
• Optical Theory Fundamentals
• Optics Handling and Cleaning
• Mechanical and Optical Alignment
• Product Calibration
• Basic Functional Testing
• Burn-In, Vacuum Baking, Leak Testing and Purging Processes
• Work Order and Build History Documentation

Receive, inspect, clean and prepare production kits and components against work-order requirements to identify and resolve material discrepancies, resulting in complete and production-ready kits for controlled assembly.

Assemble and integrate opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems according to approved drawings and manufacturing instructions to achieve the required workmanship standard, resulting in correctly built and traceable products.

Perform first-level alignment, calibration and basic functional testing against approved requirements and test procedures to verify product performance, resulting in assemblies that are ready for quality inspection and acceptance.

Complete work orders, build history documents and required production records throughout assembly and testing activities to maintain manufacturing traceability and demonstrate process compliance, resulting in accurate product records and controlled production handover.

Apply prescribed ESD, optics-handling, cleaning, packing and manufacturing procedures throughout production activities to protect components and completed products, resulting in safe, compliant and quality-controlled production outcomes.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational 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.

15 September 2026.

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.