Industrial Engineer - Quality Systems & Process Improvement

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a strong focus on quality systems for our Queenstown, Eastern Cape facility. You will analyze quality controls, implement ISO 9001/QMS, and drive SPC-based improvements across manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D to reduce defects, conduct audits, and deliver training on quality procedures, supporting product excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on quality assurance and quality systems.
• Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and SPC/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product development cycles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current quality control processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Design and conduct quality assurance tests and experiments.
• Utilize SPC techniques to monitor and control production quality.
• Investigate defects and customer complaints to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D to ensure quality across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and deliver training on quality standards to staff.
• Prepare quality reports and metrics for management.
• Conduct internal audits of quality systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to reduce scrap or rework.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Quality Engineering

Tools

SPC

Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a strong focus on quality systems for our Queenstown, Eastern Cape facility. You will analyze quality controls, implement ISO 9001/QMS, and drive SPC-based improvements across manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D to reduce defects, conduct audits, and deliver training on quality procedures, supporting product excellence and customer satisfaction.