Remote Quality Architect & QA Leader

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and comprehensive福利

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role requires developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust QMS, overseeing QC processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in QA/QC within manufacturing, strong leadership and remote-team management skills, and a proven track record of applying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within manufacturing.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing ISO 9001 or other relevant quality standards.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing remote teams and driving quality initiatives across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality management systems (QMS) aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Establish quality metrics and KPIs, and monitor performance across all operational sites.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage the quality assurance team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, driving root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and supply chain teams to integrate quality considerations throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/related technical field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role requires developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust QMS, overseeing QC processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in QA/QC within manufacturing, strong leadership and remote-team management skills, and a proven track record of applying