Quality Assurance Engineer

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

Quality Assurance En..

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Quality Assurance Engineer

POSITION INFO:

This role is for a client operating in the armoured industry with a focus on optoelectronics. The company has a strong international presence with its head office in Saudi Arabia and a key manufacturing facility in Centurion. They specialize in producing high-precision optical and electronic components critical to advanced armoured systems, where quality and reliability are paramount.

They are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team and ensure that every product meets the highest global standards of safety, performance, and durability.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems, processes, and standards.
Conduct inspections, audits, and testing of optical and electronic components.
Ensure compliance with international defence and manufacturing regulations.
Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality-related issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Qualification in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field.
Experience in a manufacturing or defence/aerospace/precision engineering environment.
Strong knowledge of ISO standards and QA methodologies.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, security-sensitive industry where precision is paramount.

Why Join?

Be part of a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of defence innovation.
Work with cutting-edge optoelectronic technologies.
Contribute to projects where quality and reliability save lives.

📩 If you are detail-oriented, committed to excellence, and ready to play a vital role in supporting advanced defence systems, we’d like to hear from you.

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