Eastern Cape: Quality Assurance Engineer posted by West Coast Personnel

About the Role

The ideal candidate will provide engineering support by analysing, compiling, and recording statistical engineering data for Quality Assurance purposes, ensuring accurate and reliable information is available to all relevant stakeholders and that manufacturing processes consistently meet required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and engineering quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Maintain QA records and systems (including platforms such as Shopware) and ensure manufacturing data is available and adhered to.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet required quality and customer standards.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Review and improve quality inspection systems and engineering QA standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain document management systems and engineering documentation.
• Compile technical and management reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the Facilities Team and coordinate maintenance support, task planning, parts procurement, and external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal controls, and operational procedures.
• Identify and report operational risks while maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Contribute to budget preparation, monitor expenditure, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the organisation in relevant meetings.
• Resolve operational issues proactively while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (NQF 6)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (NQF 7)
• Up to 5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office and relevant engineering systems)
• Knowledge of quality management systems

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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