Junior Industrial Engineer - Quality Control

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

On-the-job training and mentorship

Opportunities for extensive experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer for an on-site role at a Centurion facility. You will support quality control initiatives, assist in QA processes, and monitor production quality under guidance from senior engineers.

This is ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world industrial challenges. You will gain hands-on experience in quality management, participate in continuous improvement, and contribute to documentation and reporting while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of quality control principles and SPC.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing production data to identify quality deviations.
• Support implementation of quality control procedures and standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis for quality defects and help develop corrective actions.
• Conduct process audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with production teams to foster a culture of quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

related technical field

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Industrial Engineer to support their quality control initiatives at their facility in Centurion . This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of quality assurance processes, monitoring production quality, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a manufacturing setting. This on‑site position is ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply their academic knowledge to real‑world industrial engineering challenges and build a solid foundation in quality management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing production data to identify quality deviations.
• Support the implementation of quality control procedures and standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis for quality defects and help develop corrective actions.
• Conduct process audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with production teams to foster a culture of quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of quality control principles and statistical process control (SPC).
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving aptitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive on‑the‑job training and mentorship.
• Opportunity to gain extensive experience in quality control and manufacturing.
• Stable, long‑term employment in a growing industry.
• Positive and supportive work environment.