Quality Controller

Mecad Systems; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecad Systems in Gauteng seeks a Quality Inspector to ensure products, processes and services meet quality standards and customer requirements. You will perform inspections, document non-conformances, support corrective actions, maintain quality records, and assist with calibration and ISO 9001 compliance.

Candidates should have Grade 12 or NSC with a QA-related qualification and at least 5 years in quality control, including reading engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and a QA-related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in quality control and related fields.
• Knowledge of QMS and ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with inspection techniques, audits and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of products and materials.
• Monitor processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and documentation.
• Assist with calibration and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Support continual improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Inspection Techniques

QA Documentation

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Reading Drawings

Steel Industry Knowledge

Education

Grade 12 / NSC

Quality Control Qualification

Boilermaking/Engineering Drawings Reading

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Tools

Inspection Tools

Auditing Procedures

Excel

Job description

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for ensuring that products, processes and services meet established quality standards and customer requirements.

Duties include conducting inspections, monitoring production activities, identifying defects or non-conformances, maintaining quality records, investigating quality issues, implementing corrective actions, and supporting continual improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

The following is a brief summary of the job, and is not limited to the following:

• Perform quality inspections of products and materials.
• Monitor production and operational processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances and quality concerns.
• Problem solving, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive measure to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports and documentation.
• Customer complaints, investigations to resolve and which could include visiting customers.
• Equipment calibration, manage calibration system to meet ISO 9001 & QMS standards.
• Completion of dimensional report on products.
• Support continual improvement initiatives to enhance quality and process efficiency.
• Able to work extra hours when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Tertiary Education in Quality Control or a related field
• Boilermaking skills & ability to read and understand engineering and technical drawings.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality control.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and quality standards such as ISO 9001.
• Experience with inspection techniques, auditing processes and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

Skills & Competencies:

The below mentioned skills are critical to fulfil your role as a successful team member:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Good administrative skills.
• Ability to identify, document, and resolve quality issues.
• Ability to perform repetitive inspection tasks with a high degree of accuracy and concentration.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Knowledge in steel specifications and handling of customer complaints.
• Understanding of steel industry production processes and quality criteria.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, procedures and quality documentation.
• Good visual acuity, including the ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and non-conformances.
• Energetic, self-motivated and independent person who can multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift materials or products up to 15-20kg where required.
• Ability to work in operational environment that may involve exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving machinery.
• Ability to work shift overtime, weekends, or public holidays when operational requirements necessitate.
• Good command of English language (read and write)

Preferred Attributes:

• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Customer focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.