Remote Quality Assurance Specialist — Manufacturing

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home office stipend

Health benefits

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Specialist to join their distributed team supporting manufacturing operations. This fully remote role allows work from anywhere in South Africa, ensuring products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements through testing and process evaluation.

You will develop QA protocols, conduct audits, analyze defects, and collaborate with production and engineering to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in QA or QC in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and SPC.
• Proficient in data analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and communicate findings remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA protocols and test procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct inspections and audits of production lines to ensure quality.
• Analyze defects, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain quality records and report performance metrics.
• Stay current with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Audits

ISO 9001

SPC

Remote work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Specialist to join their distributed team supporting manufacturing operations. This fully remote role allows work from anywhere in South Africa, ensuring products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements through testing and process evaluation.

You will develop QA protocols, conduct audits, analyze defects, and collaborate with production and engineering to drive improvements.