Quality Engineer

G-Core Capital; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality assurance firm in Durban seeks an experienced Quality Assurance professional. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within automotive or steel manufacturing. Key responsibilities include ensuring product compliance with standards, maintaining quality systems, root cause analysis, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates with experience in press, weld, or metal forming environments will be preferred. The firm emphasizes adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within automotive or steel manufacturing.
• Experience in press, weld, or metal forming environments will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products conform to approved standards and specifications.
• Support and maintain IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 systems.
• Investigate and resolve internal, supplier, and customer non-conformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance to production and quality requirements on the shop floor.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Customer Quality Interface

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Relevant Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field
• Bachelors degree in quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within automotive or steel manufacturing
• Experience in press, weld, or metal forming environments will be advantageous

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all products conform to approved standards, specifications, and customer requirements
• Support and maintain IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 systems
• Investigate and resolve internal, supplier, and customer non-conformances
• Lead root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions
• Investigate and respond to customer quality complaints and concerns
• Monitor and manage 4M changes (Man, Machine, Method, Material)
• Analyse defects, trends, and process performance data to drive improvements
• Conduct process, product, and system audits and close out findings
• Act as a customer quality interface and support customer audits and visits
• Maintain quality documentation, control plans, inspection standards, and test protocols
• Prepare and present quality KPIs and reports
• Ensure measurement equipment is calibrated and calibration schedules are maintained
• Monitor compliance to production and quality requirements on the shop floor
• Support the development, maintenance, and adherence to SOPs and work instructions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. Provide quality-related training and support to production teams
• Support implementation and compliance with Health and Safety standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements