7007 Fixed-term Additive Manufacturing Quality Engineer (P9)

Central University of Technology, Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 641,000 - 738,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central University of Technology is seeking an AM Quality Engineer for its Bloemfontein campus. This role focuses on ensuring quality standards in additive manufacturing processes to meet regulatory requirements, including risk management and continual improvement initiatives. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have significant experience in quality engineering and additive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in quality engineering within manufacturing.
• 1 year experience in additive manufacturing.
• Ability to initiate ISO audits with evidence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance the quality standards of AM processes.
• Collaborate with teams for quality controls on products.
• Drive continuous improvement within the AM process.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Statistical Process Control

Root Cause Analysis

Continual Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Quality Engineering (NQF level 7)

Honours degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Quality Engineering (NQF level 8)

Job description

RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT │ Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (CRPM)Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the jobTo oversee and enhance the quality standards of CRPM’s AM processes. This role is instrumental in ensuring that products produced meet or exceed customer specifications and regulatory requirements. The AM Quality Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality controls for new and existing products, perform thorough root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement within the AM process.Main tasks

• Quality Management System (QMS) Compliance
• Product Quality Assurance and Process Validation
• Risk Management and Non-Conformance Management
• Supplier Quality Management
• Training and Development
• Continual Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Customer Feedback Management
  
  

Nature of appointment: Three (3) year fixed-term supportMinimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 641 532 per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale. Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Quality Engineering on NQF level 7.
• 3 years of experience in quality engineering within manufacturing, with at least 1 year specifically in additive manufacturing.
• Ability to initiate and successfully complete internal and external ISO audits based on set objectives - a portfolio of evidence submitted with the application.
• Experience in quality management systems, statistical process control, root cause analysis and continual improvements – a portfolio of evidence should be submitted with the application
  
  

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

• Honours degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Quality Engineering on NQF level 8.
• 4+ years of experience in Additive Manufacturing or Medical device quality management.
• Ability to initiate and successfully complete internal and external ISO 13485 audits based on set objectives – portfolio of evidence should be submitted with application.
• Experience in quality management systems, statistical process control, root cause analysis and continual improvements – portfolio of evidence should be submitted with application.
  
  

Job-Related Enquiries: Mr. Johan Els ([e-mail] )

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office ([e-mail] )To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 20 June 2025