QC Supervisor (IATF 16949 | Machining)

Square 1 Recruitment; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Square 1 Recruitment is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for a steel CNC shop in Alrode South, Alberton. The role targets hands-on quality leadership in a high-precision automotive manufacturing environment.

You will supervise QC Inspectors, drive QMS improvements, and partner with Engineering and Production to resolve non-conformances, optimise processes and support audits.

Qualifications

• Matric with quality/ISO 9001/IATF 16949 training or practical quality experience in automotive manufacturing.
• At least 2 years' experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in QC within engineering, CNC machining or steel manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or senior QC/inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System per IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Develop procedures, flowcharts, work instructions, control plans and quality records.
• Lead QC Inspectors and support SHEQ functions.
• Conduct SPC and MSA activities and interpret results.
• Lead internal audits and root cause analysis of non-conformances.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and suppliers.
• Overtime availability and own transport.

Skills

IATF 16949

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

Quality Tools

Supervisory Experience

Education

Matric + Quality Training

Tools

Excel

Measuring Instruments

Job description

Alberton, South Africa | Posted on 27/07/2026

An established engineering and manufacturing business operating within the automotive sector is seeking an experienced Quality Control Supervisor to join its team in Alrode South, Alberton .

This role is suited to a quality-focused professional with strong knowledge of IATF 16949 , automotive quality tools and CNC machining processes. Reporting to the SHEQ Manager , you will supervise QC Inspectors, support the wider SHEQ function and help maintain, monitor and improve the organisation’s Quality Management System.

The position is based in a steel CNC machine shop and requires a hands-on approach to quality control, process improvement, team development and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SHEQ Manager and Quality Management team in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System in accordance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including procedures, flowcharts, work instructions, control plans and quality records.
• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of QA and QC projects, procedures, monitoring systems and performance measures.
• Support the SHEQ Administrative Assistant with quality registers, databases and records required as evidence of Quality Management System activities.
• Ensure monitoring and measuring resources are available, suitable and used effectively.
• Provide operational leadership and support to QC Inspectors to ensure QC processes function efficiently.
• Ensure QC team members are appropriately trained and competent to achieve the required quality standards.
• Assist with training relating to QA and QC processes, procedures, records and monitoring systems.
• Manage monitoring and measuring activities relating to QA and QC processes, including audits.
• Conduct SPC and MSA activities, interpret results and provide practical recommendations.
• Monitor and report on the performance and effectiveness of QA and QC processes and personnel.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Ensure non-conforming outputs are controlled in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify potential quality risks and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
• Ensure approved corrective and preventive measures are implemented effectively.
• Lead and facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities relating to non-conformances.
• Support the Engineering team with APQP activities when required.
• Participate in and lead Internal Audits.
• Ensure quality documentation accurately reflects current operational processes.
• Communicate and collaborate with Engineering, Production, internal and external suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement within the QC team and broader Quality function.
• Complete additional QA and QC duties delegated by the SHEQ Manager.

Requirements

• Matric,together with relevant Quality / ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 training orpractical quality experience within Automotive Manufacturing.
• Atleast 2 years' experience in the automotive manufacturing.
• Practical Quality Control experience within an engineering, CNC machining orsteel manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience, or experience operating at a senior QC /inspection level.
• Goodworking knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive quality tools suchas FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA and Root Cause Analysis.
• Abilityto read and interpret technical and mechanical drawings.
• Goodunderstanding of GD&T, dimensional inspection and the use ofprecision measuring instruments.
• Understandingof steel manufacturing, machining processes and mechanical properties.
• Experiencedealing with non-conformances, corrective actions, problem-solving andcontinuous improvement.
• Comfortablesupporting internal audits, quality documentation and shop-floorquality processes.
• Goodcomputer skills, including Excel and Word.
• Strongplanning, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ownreliable transport and willingness to work overtime when required.
• R30000 - R40 000 CTC (defendant on qualifications and experience)
• Opportunityto work within a specialised CNC and automotive manufacturingenvironment.
• Exposureto advanced automotive quality systems and international qualitystandards.
• Leadershiprole within a quality-driven and continuously improving operation.