Automotive QA Engineer - Queenstown, Quality & CI

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Stable working environment

Career growth in quality department

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing site in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will develop and implement QA plans, conduct rigorous tests, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement across production lines.

The role requires a Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial engineering degree and 4+ years in automotive QA, with strong SPC, QMS knowledge, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) required.
• 4+ years of QA experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QMS and tools (Six Sigma, Lean).
• Proficiency in SPC and data analysis.
• Experience with testing and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA plans and procedures for automotive components and systems.
• Conduct inspections and tests on incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement CAPA.
• Perform root cause analysis for quality defects and non-conformities.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to address quality issues.
• Prepare quality reports and analyses of defects.
• Train production personnel on quality standards and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce waste.

Skills

Quality assurance

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing site in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will develop and implement QA plans, conduct rigorous tests, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement across production lines.

The role requires a Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial engineering degree and 4+ years in automotive QA, with strong SPC, QMS knowledge, and data analysis skills.