Hybrid Automotive QA Engineer - Quality & Process

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Generous leave

Professional development

Hybrid work

Modern QA equipment

Employee assistance

Training on quality standards

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction. You will develop quality plans, audits, and CAPA to minimize non-conformances in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, 3+ years in automotive QA, and strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP and 8D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' automotive QA experience.
• In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Proficiency with SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP and 8D.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QA plans and procedures.
• Conduct internal and external audits for compliance.
• Analyze defect data and implement CAPA actions.
• Monitor production to ensure quality specs.
• Collaborate with suppliers on incoming quality.
• Train staff on QA procedures.
• Participate in product development to bake in quality.
• Manage customer quality complaints and resolutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of QMS.

Skills

QA processes

CAPA

FMEA

APQP/PPAP

SPC

8D

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

SPC

FMEA

APQP/PPAP

8D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction. You will develop quality plans, audits, and CAPA to minimize non-conformances in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, 3+ years in automotive QA, and strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP and 8D.