Automotive Quality Inspector

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Structured work environment

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a meticulous Automotive Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing facility. You will ensure all automotive components meet strict quality standards before leaving the production line, performing inspections, documenting findings, and collaborating with production teams.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, reading technical drawings, using measurement tools, and generating quality reports to support continuous improvement in a structured, quality-focused

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Inspector in automotive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with QC principles and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical inspection approach.
• Good communication skills for reporting findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and physical inspections of automotive parts per QC procedures.
• Use measurement tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Identify and document non-conforming products and segregate them.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and generate quality reports.
• Perform final quality checks on finished vehicles or components prior to shipment.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection techniques

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Process improvement

Measurement tools

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Automotive Quality Inspector to join their manufacturing facility in Paarl. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all manufactured automotive components meet the highest quality standards and specifications before they leave the production line. You will perform various inspections, document findings, and work collaboratively with the production team to address any quality deviations. This position is vital for maintaining the reputation of excellence for our client's products in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and physical inspections of automotive parts and assemblies according to established quality control procedures.
• Utilize measurement tools and equipment to verify component dimensions and tolerances.
• Identify and document non-conforming products, ensuring they are properly segregated and reported.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and engineering teams to implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and generate quality reports as required.
• Perform final quality checks on finished vehicles or components prior to shipment.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, preferably within the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with quality control principles, inspection techniques, and standard measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection tasks.
• Good communication skills for reporting findings and working with production staff.
• Commitment to upholding high-quality standards and contributing to process improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Health insurance and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for training in advanced quality inspection techniques.
• A structured work environment focused on precision and quality in Paarl.
• Stable employment with a reputable automotive manufacturer.