Quality Inspector

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product compliance with engineering standards. The role includes overseeing quality assurance processes, conducting inspections, and supporting continuous quality improvements. Suitable candidates will have a relevant diploma, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Matric and relevant diploma in engineering required.
• Diligent, patient, and able to enforce quality standards.
• Experience with ISO 9000 and 9001 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming goods and finished products to meet quality standards.
• Analyze quality KPIs and monitor for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with departments for product/material information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Matric

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Total CTC (Cost to Company) : Approximately R25,000.00 – R28,000.00 per month

Main Purpose

• Responsible for randomly inspecting incoming goods, work in progress, and finished goods to ensure they meet Engineering and Production standards.
• Responsible for monitoring and analyzing process and management KPIs, coordinating activities that aim at continuous improvement of quality indicators through use of statistical, preventive and problem-solving tools.
• Provide support for the analysis of non-conformities found in products and processes, investigation of causes, and implementation of possible solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect production / stores in inspections on raw materials, parts, finished goods, components of products in development, prototypes, samples and pilot lots, recording quality occurrences.
• Inspect company procedures / processes / instructions to verify conformance and record deviations.
• Interpret drawings and standards to verify operation conformance.
• Inspect parts or products according to pre-established standards and procedures using appropriate instruments.
• Interpret specifications such as standards, product drawings, electromechanical specs, catalogues for inspections.
• Compare inspection results with specification values, accept or reject accordingly.
• Prepare inspection reports related to part and product quality.
• Liaise with support areas like Sales, Product Engineering, PCP, and Purchasing for product / material info.
• Audit critical plant processes periodically, indicating faults and solutions.
• Organize and maintain section quality records.
• Monitor quality KPIs monthly and act on poor results.
• Assist in maintaining ISO 9001 Quality System.
• Support quality improvement projects and corrective action planning.
• Assist in quality diagnostics and analysis of customer complaints to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and update inspection plans; evaluate rejections and possible recoveries.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by superiors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric.
• Diploma or working towards a diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or other relevant Quality qualification.
• Diligent with excellent analytical skills and root cause analysis experience.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Computer literate with strong Excel, Outlook, and Word skills.
• Strong personality to enforce quality standards.
• Previous experience with ISO 9000 and 9001 is advantageous.

Special Requirements

• Fast learner with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm to handle difficult situations.
• Attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple activities.
• Good telephone manner.
• Able to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Sense of urgency and willingness to learn new skills.
• Code 8 driver’s license.
• Comfortable discussing cost allocations and recoveries with senior management and cost centre heads.

Working Conditions

• Mostly factory-based with occasional out-of-office errands.
• May be required to work beyond normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Expected to attend ongoing professional education and training programs.