Hybrid Industrial Engineer: Quality Systems & ISO 9001

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and retirement

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead Quality Systems initiatives for a manufacturing site in Paarl, Western Cape. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility to drive a robust QMS, audits, and continuous improvement across production and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial engineering focusing on quality, plus ISO 9001, Six Sigma, FMEA, and SPC expertise, with strong analytical and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree with a focus on quality systems.
• At least 5 years in industrial engineering with quality emphasis.
• Proven experience implementing QMS and ISO 9001.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, FMEA, and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to balance remote work with on-site collaboration in Paarl.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001.
• Conduct internal process audits and track corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, and other methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality and process reliability.
• Develop quality control plans and SPC measures.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to uphold quality standards.
• Prepare quality reports, metrics, and management reviews.
• Train staff on quality procedures and standards.
• Stay updated with evolving quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage QMS documentation and records.

Skills

Quality systems understanding

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

ISO 9001

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead Quality Systems initiatives for a manufacturing site in Paarl, Western Cape. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility to drive a robust QMS, audits, and continuous improvement across production and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial engineering focusing on quality, plus ISO 9001, Six Sigma, FMEA, and SPC expertise, with strong analytical and communication skills to