Remote Quality Assurance Technician

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Technician to join its remote team. You will develop and implement rigorous testing protocols to ensure product quality and integrity across manufacturing processes.

Working with production and engineering, you will document non-conformances, drive corrective actions, and analyze quality data to report KPIs. The role offers fully remote work with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of QA experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SPC and ISO 9001.
• Proficiency with QC tools and measurement equipment.
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently in a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute quality control plans and test procedures.
• Inspect raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.
• Document non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data and report KPIs and trends.
• Maintain records of all quality checks and tests.
• Stay updated on industry QA standards and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

SPC

Quality tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Our client is looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join their team remotely. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and integrity of our manufactured products by developing and implementing rigorous testing protocols. You will work closely with the production and engineering teams to identify, document, and resolve quality issues, contributing to the continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a significant impact on product excellence for our operations based near Tembisa .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive quality control plans and test procedures.
• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods for compliance with specifications.
• Document non-conformance issues and work with relevant teams to implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze quality data and generate reports on key performance indicators and trends.
• Maintain accurate records of all quality checks and testing activities.
• Stay updated on industry standards and best practices in quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Proficiency in using quality control tools and measurement equipment.
• Excellent analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a virtual team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification in quality management.
• Contribute to shaping the quality standards of a growing manufacturing company.