Quality Engineer

Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages; Durban; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging solutions provider in Durban is seeking a motivated individual for a Quality Assurance role. You will be part of the Quality Department, responsible for ensuring production compliance and managing quality tests. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in QA, strong communication skills, and familiarity with ISO standards. This position offers market competitive compensation, professional growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Opportunities for development and training

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of QA or related experience.
• Familiarity with quality standards ISO9001, ISO14001.
• Strong communication skills and a structured personality.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality tests for product assurance.
• Handle customer claims and KPIs.
• Manage waste and base material quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

Root Cause Analysis

SAP

MS Office

Tools

Minitab

APQP

PPAP

ISO 13485

Quality Management Systems

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of for food people and the planet.

Job Summary

Tetra Pak South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is looking for a highly motivated individual to take the challenge and be the member of the Quality Department of the factory in Pinetown.

The position is responsible for factory quality assurance related work. The role provides information for production areas about quality compliance in various ways (instructions trainings). This responsibilty level is fit for a person who has already started the beginning of his / her career in Quality field in Production area and is eager to acquire further knowledge to improve in this field.

What you will do

• Product Quality Test : Understand all the test methods for quality test can perform all the test well
• Customer Claim handling : Owner of the KPI / KAI indicator customer issues related
• Waste Management : Owner of Total waste KPI achievement : Driver of total waste continuous improvement :
• Base Material Management : The Owner of Base Material quality losses and driver for 0 impact of factory total waste
• Internal and external communications regarding audits
• Quality system management

We believe you have

• At least 3-5 year QA or related working experience
• WCM skills and knowledge
• Familiar with ISO9001 / ISO14001 / BRC / ISO22000 / OHSAS18001 system SPC TQM experience would be a plus
• Experience of Production process is preferred.
• Good MS Office & SAP skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Structured and open-minded personality
• Self starter and self motivated individual who is willing to learn on the job and is able to drive own learning.
• Someone who has technical curiosity is goal driven and resilient.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively with other team members

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at job posting expires on 18 December 2025 .

If you have any questions about your application please contact Elizabeth Ayivor .

Diversity equity and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference celebrate people for who they are and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

Key Skills

APQP,Quality Assurance,Six Sigma,ISO 9001,PPAP,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,ISO 13485,Quality Systems,Quality Management,As9100,Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1