Quality Assurance Lead - Manufacturing

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Training & certifications

Generous vacation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Lead to spearhead quality initiatives across manufacturing sites in a fully remote role. You will develop and implement QA strategies, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.

Lead a remote team of QA specialists, oversee QC procedures, and partner with production, engineering, and R&D to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 7+ years in Quality Assurance with at least 3 years in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience with remote team management and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive QA programs for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee design and execution of quality control procedures, testing protocols, and inspection processes.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of QA specialists and technicians.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Analyze quality data, identify root causes of defects, and implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

QA leadership

ISO 9001 knowledge

SPC knowledge

Remote team management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Lead to spearhead their quality initiatives within the manufacturing sector, operating remotely. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and process integrity across all manufacturing sites. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust QA strategies, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction. This is an exceptional remote opportunity for a QA expert passionate about driving excellence in a manufacturing environment without the need for on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive Quality Assurance programs and policies for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the design and execution of quality control procedures, testing protocols, and inspection processes.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of Quality Assurance specialists and technicians.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer specifications.
• Analyze quality data, identify root causes of defects, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance , with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience with remote team management and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and advanced training.
• Generous vacation time and company holidays.
• A collaborative and innovative virtual work environment.