Quality Assurance Engineer

JenRec Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 45 000 - 65 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer for a client specializing in the armoured industry. This role involves ensuring products meet the highest global standards of performance and durability. Responsibilities include developing QA systems, conducting inspections, and driving improvement initiatives. Candidates should have qualifications in Quality Management or Engineering, experience in manufacturing or precision engineering, and a strong understanding of ISO standards. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a high-pressure environment.

Benefits

Globally recognized organization

Work with cutting-edge optoelectronic technologies

Contribute to life-saving projects

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, defence, aerospace, or precision engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and QA methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, security-sensitive industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality assurance systems and standards.
• Conduct inspections and testing of optical and electronic components.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations.
• Work with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare documentation and reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Knowledge of ISO standards

Job description

This role is for a client operating in the armoured industry with a focus on optoelectronics. The company has a strong international presence with its head office in Saudi Arabia and a key manufacturing facility in Centurion. They specialize in producing high-precision optical and electronic components critical to advanced armoured systems, where quality and reliability are paramount.

They are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team and ensure that every product meets the highest global standards of safety, performance, and durability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems, processes, and standards.

• Conduct inspections, audits, and testing of optical and electronic components.

• Ensure compliance with international defence and manufacturing regulations.

• Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality-related issues.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience in a manufacturing or defence/aerospace/precision engineering environment.

• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and QA methodologies.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, security-sensitive industry where precision is paramount.

Why Join?

• Be part of a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of defence innovation.

• Work with cutting-edge optoelectronic technologies.

• Contribute to projects where quality and reliability save lives.

📩 If you are detail-oriented, committed to excellence, and ready to play a vital role in supporting advanced defence systems, wed like to hear from you.