Hybrid Automotive Quality Inspector — Drive Excellence

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Safe working environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Automotive Quality Inspector to join our client’s manufacturing and assembly operations in Soweto. The role focuses on meticulous inspections of finished vehicles and components, identifying defects, and reporting findings for corrective action.

The position supports both on-site inspection and remote reporting in a hybrid model. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in automotive quality control, reading specifications, and using inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automotive Quality Inspector or in a similar quality control role.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Ability to identify subtle defects and report findings clearly.
• Proficient with inspection tools and reading technical drawings.
• Good communication for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive visual and functional inspections of vehicles at various stages of the production line.
• Identify and document defects, deviations from standards, and potential quality issues.
• Verify that all components and systems meet specified requirements and tolerances.
• Utilize inspection tools and equipment to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality assurance teams to address and resolve quality concerns.
• Compile detailed inspection reports and provide feedback on quality trends.
• Ensure adherence to all quality control procedures and regulatory standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Automotive knowledge

Inspection skills

Reading blueprints

Job description

Our client is looking for a meticulous and thorough Automotive Quality Inspector to join their manufacturing and assembly operations in Soweto. This role is essential for ensuring that vehicles meet stringent quality and safety standards before reaching customers. You will conduct detailed inspections of finished vehicles and components, identify defects, and report findings to relevant departments for corrective action. The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of automotive assembly processes, and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality in vehicle production, working within a hybrid model that balances on-site inspection with remote reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive visual and functional inspections of vehicles at various stages of the production line.
• Identify and document defects, deviations from standards, and potential quality issues.
• Verify that all components and systems meet specified requirements and tolerances.
• Utilize inspection tools and equipment to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality assurance teams to address and resolve quality concerns.
• Compile detailed inspection reports and provide feedback on quality trends.
• Ensure adherence to all quality control procedures and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Automotive Quality Inspector or in a similar quality control role within the automotive industry.
• Thorough understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle defects.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools and reading technical drawings or specifications.
• Good communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Ability to work effectively in both an on-site inspection capacity and remotely for reporting and analysis.
• A commitment to upholding the highest standards of vehicle quality and safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between on-site and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development in quality management systems.
• Safe and professional working environment in Soweto.
• Contribution to ensuring high-quality automotive products.