Senior Quality Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

Ulene

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting an accomplished Senior Quality Manager to lead and drive quality excellence across its production environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience from OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz or Toyota, or from Tier 1 automotive stamping

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the overall Quality function across manufacturing operations
Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems in line with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards
Act as the primary quality interface with OEM customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Drive zero-defect initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (8D, A3, FMEA)
Oversee internal and external audits, including customer and certification audits
Manage supplier quality performance, including audits, PPAPs, and corrective actions
Lead quality-related risk management, change management, and product launches
Analyse quality KPIs, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Quality team

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field
10+ years’ experience within the automotive manufacturing industry
Senior-level Quality Management experience in:
- OEM environments (Mercedes-Benz, Toyota preferred), or
- Tier 1 automotive stamping / component manufacturing
In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and OEM-specific quality standards
Strong understanding of automotive stamping, press shop, and manufacturing processes
Proven experience leading audits, customer interactions, and quality improvement programs
Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary quality teams

Key Competencies

Strategic and operational Quality leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills
High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset
Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments

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