Remote Senior Quality Control Technician - Manufacturing

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work capabilities

Health benefits

Professional development

Annual leave and performance bonuses

Equipment provided

Career growth pathways

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Quality Control Technician to uphold our client’s high standards in product quality from a home office. You will lead inspections, data analysis, and root-cause investigations while collaborating with cross-functional teams across geographies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QC/QA within manufacturing, strong ISO 9001 knowledge, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Remote work enables flexible scheduling and access to continuous learning resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a QC/QA role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with inspection techniques and testing methodologies.
• Experience with QC software and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate remotely.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A relevant qualification in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and testing of materials and components to ensure specs and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures and documentation across processes.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and report findings with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production to troubleshoot quality issues and implement solutions on the shop floor.
• Calibrate and maintain QC equipment for accurate measurements.
• Perform root cause analysis for non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Stay updated on best practices and regulatory requirements for QC in manufacturing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems and processes.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure QMS compliance.
• Prepare and present quality reports and metrics.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

ISO 9001

Analytical thinking

Drawing interpretation

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Lean manufacturing

Education

Engineering

Quality management

Tools

Quality control software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Quality Control Technician to uphold our client’s high standards in product quality from a home office. You will lead inspections, data analysis, and root-cause investigations while collaborating with cross-functional teams across geographies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QC/QA within manufacturing, strong ISO 9001 knowledge, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Remote work enables flexible scheduling and access to continuous learning resources.