Remote Quality Assurance Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Híbrido; ZAR 1 976 000 - 2 964 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Executive-level compensation and broad

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Executive coaching

Stock options

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a remote Quality Assurance Lead to define and drive quality strategy across manufacturing operations. You will lead a distributed QA team, implement QMS, and ensure ISO 9001/Six Sigma compliance while guiding continuous improvement from a distance.

You will collaborate with R&D, production, and engineering, manage QA documentation, perform RCA/CAPA, and push for robust quality across the product lifecycle in a fully remote, international setting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Management in manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading remote teams.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean).
• Strong SPC and QC methodologies; RCA and CAPA experience.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and refine comprehensive QA strategies and policies.
• Lead and manage a remote team of QA professionals.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for QA activities.
• Oversee design and execution of quality control, inspections, testing, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and engineering to integrate quality across development and manufacturing.
• Manage QA documentation and records.

Conhecimentos

Remote leadership

Quality mgmt systems

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

SPC

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Ferramentas

Quality management software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in specialized manufacturing, is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Quality Assurance Lead to drive excellence across its operations. This is a fully remote position, allowing the successful candidate to work from anywhere. The role requires a visionary leader to establish, implement, and maintain robust quality assurance systems and processes throughout the product lifecycle. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with industry standards, fostering a culture of quality, and leading a remote team of QA professionals. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership skills, a deep understanding of QA methodologies, and a proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives in a distributed environment. This is a critical opportunity to shape quality strategy and execution for a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine comprehensive quality assurance strategies and policies.
• Lead and manage a remote team of Quality Assurance professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality assurance activities.
• Oversee the design and execution of quality control processes, including inspections, testing, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and engineering, to integrate quality into all stages of product development and manufacturing.
• Manage quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and quality records.
• Investigate and resolve quality-related issues, implementing root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in quality assurance and management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Management within a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience in leading and managing remote teams effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and quality control methodologies.
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic quality initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• This fully remote leadership role offers a highly competitive executive-level salary and comprehensive benefits. These include top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance, a robust retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.
• Employees benefit from significant flexibility in their work arrangements and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities for professional development, executive coaching, and participation in industry leadership forums are provided.
• Our client is committed to fostering a collaborative and high-performance remote culture.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options may also be available for exceptional contributions.