Remote Lead QA Engineer – Manufacturing Excellence

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Home office setup allowance

Annual performance bonuses

Health insurance & retirement plan

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to drive quality initiatives across remote manufacturing operations. You will develop, implement, and oversee QA systems, lead a distributed team, and foster a culture of quality excellence to enhance product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 8+ years in QA in manufacturing, and strong ISO 9001 and CAPA expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within manufacturing.
• Experience leading QA teams.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and statistical quality control techniques.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies and frameworks for manufacturing processes.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of Quality Assurance professionals, setting clear objectives and providing regular feedback.
• Oversee the creation and execution of quality control plans, testing protocols, and inspection procedures.
• Analyze quality data, identify root causes of defects, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D teams to integrate quality considerations into product development and manufacturing.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of quality systems.
• Manage external quality audits and supplier quality programs.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence across the organization.
• Prepare and present detailed quality reports to senior management.
• Utilize advanced quality management software and digital collaboration tools effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

QMS software

Quality data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to drive quality initiatives across remote manufacturing operations. You will develop, implement, and oversee QA systems, lead a distributed team, and foster a culture of quality excellence to enhance product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 8+ years in QA in manufacturing, and strong ISO 9001 and CAPA expertise.