Quality Specialist Permanent

MyCareerCraft; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking a Quality Assurance specialist to ensure products meet quality standards on the production floor. You will work with cross-functional teams to manage defects, drive improvements, and support inspectors with daily checks across the manufacturing line.

The role requires a Grade 12 with Maths and Science, a QA certificate, a quality/engineering diploma, and a Six Sigma Green Belt, plus 3-5 years in automotive or similar manufacturing environments and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science required.
• Certificate in Quality Assurance is required.
• Diploma in Quality/Engineering preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Check that products meet internal and industry quality requirements.
• Validate improvements, process changes and new product launches.
• Perform Layered Process Audits.
• Help find root causes of defects and drive corrective actions.
• Support daily production meetings and help resolve out-of-control issues.
• Monitor product characteristics using statistical tools.
• Supervise and guide product and process inspectors.
• Review inspection records and ensure proper record keeping.
• Assist with customer complaints and defect reduction plans.
• Attend scrap meetings and provide weekly quality updates.
• Help maintain Control Plans and take part in FMEA teams.
• Ensure safety rules are followed and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical tools

Team supervision

MS Office

Quality systems

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Certificate in Quality Assurance

Quality/Engineering diploma

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

MS Excel

Statistical software (e.g., Minitab/SPC)

Job description

We are looking for someone who can make sure products meet the right quality standards and help solve issues on the production floor. You'll work with different teams to manage defects, improve processes and support inspectors with daily checks

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science

• Certificate in Quality Assurance

• Quality/Engineering diploma

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• 3-5 years in an automotive or similar manufacturing environment

• Experience supervising at least people

• Knowledge of IATF 16949, automotive core tools, OEM requirements

• Comfortable using statistical tools

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Key Responsibilities

• Check that products meet internal and industry quality requirements

• Validate improvements, process changes and new product launches

• Perform Layered Process Audits

• Help find root causes of defects and drive corrective actions

• Support daily production meetings and help resolve out-of-control issues

• Monitor product characteristics using statistical tools

• Supervise and guide product and process inspectors

• Review inspection records and ensure proper record keeping

• Assist with customer complaints and defect reduction plans

• Attend scrap meetings and provide weekly quality updates

• Help maintain Control Plans and take part in FMEA teams

• Ensure safety rules are followed and promote a positive safety culture

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