Quality Control Engineer - Mechanical Manufacturing

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Stable employment

Contribute to product quality

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Quality Control Engineer with a mechanical background to join a manufacturing facility in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role ensures that all mechanical components and products meet stringent quality standards and specifications; you will implement and oversee quality control procedures and collaborate with production teams to address quality issues.

You will conduct inspections, utilize metrology tools like CMM, calipers and gauges, interpret engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of quality control experience in mechanical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proficiency with metrology tools and techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control plans for mechanical manufacturing.
• Conduct inspections on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Use measuring instruments (CMM, calipers, gauges) to verify specs.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, procurement to resolve issues.
• Maintain quality records and ensure traceability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Quality Control Engineer with a mechanical background to join their manufacturing facility in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is vital for ensuring that all manufactured mechanical components and products meet stringent quality standards and specifications. You will implement and oversee quality control procedures, conduct inspections, and work with production teams to address and resolve quality issues. This is a key role in maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction within a growing manufacturing hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality control plans and procedures for mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Conduct inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Utilize various measuring and testing instruments (e.g., CMM, calipers, gauges) to verify compliance with specifications.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation, ensuring traceability of materials and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Proficiency with metrology tools and techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Full medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.
• Stable employment with a reputable company.
• Contribute to the quality of products manufactured in Queenstown.