Quality Engineer

Omega HR Solutions; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Kariega. The role involves managing qualification programs for automotive components, ensuring specifications are met throughout their lifecycle, and leading continuous improvement efforts. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of manufacturing experience and a relevant engineering degree. This permanent position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Bonus

Lease Vehicle

Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle parts, specifications, functions & systems.
• Understanding of parts manufacturing processes & testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Managing the qualification programme for new part introductions.
• Ensuring components meet specification throughout their life cycle.
• Leading continuous improvement, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical/problem-solving ability

Proficiency in Quality Tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D)

Excellent written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Polymer Engineering

Job description

Salary: R35 000 – R45 000 (experience-dependent)

Benefits: Medical Aid | Provident Fund | Bonus | Lease Vehicle | Leave

Relocation: Provided for out-of-town candidates

QUALITY ENGINEER – Where Precision Meets Performance!

Are you a technically strong, analytical thinker with a love for quality systems, problem-solving and automotive components? Do you enjoy diving deep into root causes, improving part performance, and ensuring components meet spec over their full lifecycle?

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer for an exciting opportunity in Kariega — ideal for someone with solid automotive/manufacturing experience and strong quality engineering knowledge.

This is a permanent staff role with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Managing the qualification programme for new part introductions
• Ensuring components meet specification throughout their life cycle
• Leading continuous improvement, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Testing & evaluating parts for function, materials, and durability
• Providing technical expertise on interior components and systems
• Initiating design improvements for complex part-related challenges
• Processing local and CKD supplier claims
• Working cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, quality, and production teams

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• National Diploma/Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Polymer Engineering
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of vehicle parts, specifications, functions & systems
• Understanding of parts manufacturing processes & testing methods
• Proficiency in Quality Tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Strong analytical/problem-solving ability
• Excellent written & verbal communication
• MS Office proficiency
• Able to travel (local & international) at short notice
• Valid driver’s licence

WHY THIS ROL E IS A GAME-CHANGER

• Work with complex, high-tech automotive components
• Deep involvement in engineering, quality, and supplier interaction
• Opportunities to travel
• Become the go-to technical expert for part performance

Quality meets innovation — and YOU could be the difference.