Quality Assurance Engineer

SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Engineer to support engineering and manufacturing operations by developing, maintaining, and analyzing quality assurance processes, systems, and data. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards, oversee documentation control, and lead efforts to improve machine performance and product quality.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Control

• Develops and implements in-house quality procedures and standards across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and systems engineering domains.
• Maintains engineering quality assurance records using systems such as Shopware.
• Ensures original machine manufacturing data is accessible and adhered to during engineering practices.
• Ensures that manufacturing processes are capable of consistently meeting customer quality requirements.
• Coordinates and supports internal and external quality audits.
• Evaluates audit findings, implements corrective actions, and ensures timely resolution to maintain compliance with QA standards.

Engineering Systems & Support

• Reviews the efficiency of quality inspection systems and evaluates QA standard accuracy and reliability.
• Drives continuous improvement in machine performance and production quality through process optimization.
• Oversees engineering document control and ensures systems are maintained and updated.
• Prepares technical and managerial reports for stakeholders.
• Manages a facilities support team and ensures daily task completion, inventory control, procurement follow-ups, and compliance with safety (e.g., blood lead levels).
• Liaises with external service providers when additional support is required.

Compliance

• Operates within defined engineering and quality control procedures to uphold system integrity.
• Identifies departmental risks and reports areas of concern to senior management.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and procedural frameworks, minimizing wasteful or irregular expenditure.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation required for quality audits and reporting.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contributes to the budgeting process by identifying operational needs and financial risks.
• Promotes efficient, economical, and transparent use of engineering resources.
• Monitors spending against budget limits and reports any deviations to the Engineering Maintenance Manager.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Customer Service

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Participates in relevant stakeholder meetings to provide input and feedback on engineering quality.
• Proactively identifies and resolves problems, demonstrating integrity and professionalism in line with company values.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6)

Advantageous

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and relevant quality or maintenance software systems.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance systems and engineering maintenance standards.
• Familiarity with shop floor control systems and statistical process control (SPC) principles.