Manufacturing Quality Assurance Lead (ISO 9001)

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Midrand seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to design and sustain a robust Quality Management System in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee material testing, production inspections, and product quality, partnering with production and engineering to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires ISO 9001 knowledge, strong QA skills, and experience analysing defects and leading corrective actions. Join a team focused on excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a quality management role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, QA methodologies, and QC standards.
• Proficiency in quality control tools, statistical analysis software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee testing and inspection of materials, in-process production, and finished products for quality compliance.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to drive continuous improvement and reduce defects.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S and quality regulations, and support audits.
• Monitor quality metrics, analyze trends, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and perform root-cause analysis with effective corrective actions.
• Evaluate and monitor suppliers to ensure raw materials meet quality standards.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and foster a culture of operational excellence.
• Maintain and update quality documentation, records, and reports.

Skills

Quality management

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Statistical analysis software

MS Office

Job description

Express Employment Professionals Midrand seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to design and sustain a robust Quality Management System in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee material testing, production inspections, and product quality, partnering with production and engineering to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires ISO 9001 knowledge, strong QA skills, and experience analysing defects and leading corrective actions. Join a team focused on excellence and regulatory compliance.