Lead Quality Control Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Placements24; Richards Bay; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private medical aid

Provident fund

Annual performance bonus

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Lead Quality Control Engineer to oversee QA/QC and drive excellence. You will develop and maintain the QMS, lead a team of inspectors, and implement CAPA to uphold product integrity.

You will work with production, R&D, and procurement to resolve quality issues, conduct audits, and promote a culture of quality across the facility. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years in quality assurance/control, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience developing and implementing Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Strong knowledge of SQC techniques, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of chemical manufacturing quality challenges.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with quality management software.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and manage the QMS to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage quality control inspectors and technicians.
• Establish and monitor KPIs; report trends and issues to senior management.
• Oversee inspection/testing of materials to meet quality standards.
• Investigate deviations, complaints, and non-conformances; implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and procurement to improve quality.
• Develop and conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits.
• Champion a culture of quality across the organization.
• Stay up-to-date with national and international quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team motivation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Quality management software

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

ISO 9001 knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Lead Quality Control Engineer to oversee QA/QC and drive excellence. You will develop and maintain the QMS, lead a team of inspectors, and implement CAPA to uphold product integrity.

You will work with production, R&D, and procurement to resolve quality issues, conduct audits, and promote a culture of quality across the facility. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.