Industrial Quality & Process Improvement Engineer (On-Site)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a strong focus on quality and process improvement. You will analyze manufacturing processes, implement QC measures, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Based on-site, you will partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to reduce defects, refine SOPs, and support new production line layouts. The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 2–4 years in manufacturing, with Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–4 years in industrial engineering with focus on quality control and process improvement.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience; certification preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in data analysis.
• Good communication and teamwork; ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with SPC; automotive industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes to identify root causes of quality issues.
• Develop and refine quality control procedures and standards.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Monitor KPIs for quality and process performance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and QA teams to hit quality goals.
• Conduct process audits to ensure standards compliance.
• Design and implement process improvements to reduce waste.
• Train staff on quality standards and improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Contribute to the design and layout of new or modified production lines.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a strong focus on quality and process improvement. You will analyze manufacturing processes, implement QC measures, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Based on-site, you will partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to reduce defects, refine SOPs, and support new production line layouts. The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 2–4 years in manufacturing, with Lean