Industrial Engineer - Quality Systems

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Industrial Engineer with expertise in quality systems to contribute to operational excellence remotely. You will develop, implement, and maintain robust quality control and assurance processes across all production and service operations.

You will analyze quality data, identify root causes of defects, and implement CAPA for continual improvement. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years in QA/QC, with experience in SPC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial engineering with QA/QC focus.
• Experience with quality management systems, SPC, and Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and audit procedures.
• Strong data analysis and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and root causes.
• Design and implement CAPA to address issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and conduct training on quality standards and procedures.
• Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Collaborate with cross-location teams to integrate quality into design.

Skills

Quality assurance

Statistical process control

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

SPC software

Statistical analysis software

ISO 9001 audits

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Industrial Engineer with expertise in quality systems to contribute to their operational excellence remotely. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining robust quality control and assurance processes across all production and service operations. You will be instrumental in ensuring products and services meet the highest standards by analyzing quality data, identifying root causes of defects, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Working collaboratively with teams across different locations, you will foster a company-wide commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who values precision and systematic problem-solving in a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality management systems (QMS) aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Analyze quality data, including defect rates, customer feedback, and process performance, to identify trends and root causes.
• Design and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and conduct training programs for employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D teams to integrate quality considerations into product and process design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a specialization in quality assurance and control.
• Proven experience with quality management systems, statistical process control (SPC), and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and audit procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and access to online training resources.
• Flexible work schedule to promote work-life balance.