Gauteng: Quality Inspector (Engineering) posted by Phakisa Holdings

Job Title: Quality Inspector (Engineering)

Report to: Operations

Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 – 6 yrs exp)

Type: Temp

Job Purpose:

To ensure that all manufactured, machined, fabricated, and assembled engineering components meet required quality standards, customer specifications, and relevant industry codes. The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspections, identifying non-conformances, and supporting continuous improvement in the production process.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Inspection & Quality Control
   • Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections on engineering components.
   • Inspect machined parts, fabricated items, welded assemblies, and finished products according to drawings and specifications.
   • Perform dimensional checks using precision measuring equipment.
   • Verify product compliance with customer requirements, internal procedures, and relevant standards.

1. Use of Measuring Instruments
   • Operate and interpret readings from measuring equipment such as Vernier calipers, Micrometers, Height gauges, etc.
   • Ensure measuring tools are calibrated and used correctly.

1. Documentation & Reporting
   • Complete inspection reports and quality check sheets accurately.
   • Record and report all non-conformances and deviations.
   • Maintain traceability records where required.
   • Assist with compiling quality documentation packs for clients.

1. Non-Conformance Control
   • Identify and isolate non-conforming products.
   • Raise NCRs and assist with corrective actions.
   • Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.

1. Standards, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
   • Ensure work complies with ISO standards.
   • Assist with improving inspection processes and production quality.

1. Collaboration
   • Work closely with production teams, welders, fitters, machinists, and supervisors.
   • Provide feedback to production on quality issues and prevention measures.
   • Liaise with engineering and management regarding quality requirements.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Matric (Grade 12) essential. Relevant qualification in Quality Control, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing advantageous. Minimum 2-5 years’ experience as a Quality Inspector in an engineering/manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good problem-solving and decision-making ability.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

• Team player with the ability to work independently.

• Basic computer literacy (MS Excel, reporting).

Advantageous (Not Compulsory)

• ISO 9001 knowledge and quality system exposure.

• Experience with welding inspection (visual inspection).

• NDT knowledge beneficial.

• Knowledge of pressure equipment standards if applicable.

• Experience in engineering sectors such as pressure vessels, piping, mining equipment, etc.

Working Conditions:

Factory/Workshop environment. PPE compliance required. May require overtime, weekend work, or shift work depending on production needs.