QAVM Quality Engineer

Volkswagen Group Services GmbH; Kariega, Centurion, Sandton; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group Africa is looking for a QAVM Quality Engineer to ensure process compliance, IBN coding accuracy, and continuous quality improvements. The role is based in the Quality Division in Kariega and supports compliant product release, improved first-time quality, and reduced warranty risk.

You will conduct audits, analyse root causes, and drive corrective actions across processes, with strong collaboration across VW Group sites and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years automotive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of VW Group regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 / TQS standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• Good MS Office, SharePoint and VW Group systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, define and conduct spot process audits to identify non-conformities and improvement opportunities.
• Analyse root causes of process and facility deviations and ensure corrective actions.
• Represent the department during internal process audits, VDA, TUV and TQS audits.
• Support process owners and management in containing severe non-conformities in line with VW Group guidelines.
• Escalate major non-conformities to Production and Quality Assurance Management to ensure timely containment.
• Review and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Investigate recurring and top faults identified through audits, checkpoints and field feedback to improve first-time quality.
• Provide feedback to relevant areas on detected problems to create awareness and support problem resolution.
• Ensure production follows approved working procedures, including Man Assignment Charts, SOS, SAB, PDM sheets and control plans.
• Verify IBN coding compliance at electronic coding areas in line with IPPP principles.
• Plan and conduct random hardware and software audits according to the agreed schedule.
• Plan and implement quarterly mischief tests to verify hardware and software release levels at CP8.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

National Diploma in Engineering

Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical Eng qualification (advantage)

Job description

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At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a QAVM Quality Engineer to ensure process compliance, IBN coding accuracy, and continuous quality improvements through audits, corrective actions, and route cause investigations. The role supports compliant product release, improved first time quality, and reduced warranty risk. This position is based in the Quality Division (Kariega)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, define and conduct spot process audits to identify non-conformities and improvement opportunities.
• Analyse root causes of process and facility deviations and ensure the implementation of corrective measures.
• Represent the department during internal process audits, VDA, TUV and TQS audits.
• Support process owners and management in containing severe non-conformities in line with VW Group guidelines.
• Escalate major non-conformities to Production and Quality Assurance Management to ensure timely containment.
• Review and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Investigate recurring and top faults identified through audits, checkpoints and field feedback to improve first-time quality.
• Provide feedback to relevant areas on detected problems to create awareness and support problem resolution.
• Ensure production follows approved working procedures, including Man Assignment Charts, SOS, SAB, PDM sheets and control plans.
• Verify IBN coding compliance at electronic coding areas in line with IPPP principles.
• Plan and conduct random hardware and software audits according to the agreed schedule.
• Plan and implement quarterly mischief tests to verify hardware and software release levels at CP8.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma in an Engineering field.
• A qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of approximately 5 years’ relevant automotive manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of vehicle build and release processes.
• Knowledge of vehicle components, systems and control units.
• Working knowledge of VW Group regulations and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of applicable VDA 6.3 / TQS standards.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, fixtures and tools.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques.
• Good business communication and report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• Good listening, persuasion and influencing skills.
• Ability to motivate others and act assertively when required.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office, SharePoint and VW Group systems.
• Ability to set quality acceptance standards.
• Advanced presentation skills, both live and virtual.

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.

Issued on behalf of HR

Job ID: 27711

Location: ZA

Department: Quality

Shift: Full-time

Contract type: Unlimited

Remote Working: By agreement

Posting Date: 20 Aug 2026

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We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.