Quality Assurance Controller

Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Quality Assurance specialist to ensure products meet customer expectations by setting objectives, standards, and control processes.

You will lead QA activities, train teams, review specs, and monitor quality metrics, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing.

The role requires a B-Tech in QA/Civil Eng and relevant certifications; at least three years in QA; strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good spoken and written communications.
• Analytical problem solving.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of output samples against specifications and measurements.
• Review blueprints and technical specifications for conformity.
• Train production team on quality control procedures.
• Oversee quality of all products manufactured by the company.
• Implement QA activities, including procedure development, record keeping, audits, and calibration.
• Identify improvements to production processes to enhance quality.
• Monitor equipment usage to ensure safety and discard non-conforming tools.
• Compile and report monthly quality trends to senior management.
• Analyse statistical quality data to identify patterns.
• Develop test methods and inspection plans tailored to specs.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance and address non-conformances.
• Verify laboratory equipment meets SHE requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Engineering drawings

Radiographs interpretation

Education

B-Tech in Quality Assurance / Civil Engineering

Quality Engineering certification

Quality Auditing certification

Six Sigma certification

Job description

This role exists to ensure that products or services consistently meet or exceed customer expectations. It involves establishing clear quality objectives, defining measurable standards, implementing effective control processes, and ensuring the organization can consistently deliver offerings that are high in quality, reliable, and efficient.

RESPONSABILITIES

PlanningandReporting

• Perform inspection of output samples using industry standard methods, including comparison to specifications, dimensional measurements, and functional evaluations.
• Review blueprints and technical specifications to verify product conformity.
• Train production team on quality control procedures to enhance product excellence and reduce defects.
• Oversee and ensure the overall quality of all products manufactured by the company.
• Independently implement all quality assurance and control activities, including procedure development, record keeping, risk assessments, staff training, audits, hygiene protocols, pest control, equipment calibration, and verification processes.
• Identify and propose improvements to production processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor equipment usage to ensure safety and discard any tools or machinery that fail to meet operational standards.
• Compile and report monthly quality trends and performance metrics to senior management.
• Analyse statistical quality data to identify patterns and areas for improvement.
• Assist in developing test methods and inspection plans tailored to product specifications.
• Manage interim quality control measures and ensure continuity of standards.
• Understand and apply health and safety regulations, ensuring risk mitigation with in designated areas of responsibility.
• Ensure team compliance with all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards and take corrective action to address non-conformances.
• Verify that all laboratory equipment meets SHE compliance requirements.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• B-Tech degree or equivalent qualification in Quality Assurance/Civil Engineering.
• Certification in Quality Engineering, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma, or as a Quality Improvement Associate will be considered an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years in related field

SKILS,QUALITIESANDABILITIESREQUIRED

• Good spoken and written communications skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs.