QA Engineer

SUMMARY:
Location: Cape Town / Northern Suburbs
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering
Type: Full-time | On-site

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company known for delivering high-performance, precision-engineered products across Southern Africa. They are seeking a passionate QA Engineer to join their team — someone driven by continuous improvement, product reliability, and technical excellence.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Product Testing & Analysis

• Conduct root cause and failure mode analyses on product non-conformances.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative action (CAPA) plans.
• Perform in-depth product testing to identify design and process risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Evaluate warranty claims and recurring customer concerns to drive product enhancements.

• Analyse product performance data and identify optimization opportunities.
• Prepare detailed quality and performance reports for management review.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier quality standards.
• Evaluate and prioritize process risks, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.
• Support customers post-sale, addressing product-related queries or issues.

• Benchmark products against industry competitors and best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D to test and implement new technologies or materials.
• Establish, monitor, and refine quality control procedures and documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate internal training sessions.

• Provide technical support and product knowledge to the sales team.
• Participate in regular audits, quality meetings, and optimization projects.

• BTech or Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Quality Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a QA or product engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of FMEA, root cause analysis, and risk assessment.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality reporting systems (e.g., Monday.com or similar).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.