Senior Automotive QA Lead - CAPA & Process Improvement

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading automotive manufacturer in Gauteng to recruit a Lead Automotive Quality Assurance Specialist for their Tembisa operations. You will lead QA strategies, mentor inspectors, conduct audits, and drive CAPA to uphold IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

Collaborate with production, engineering and supply chain, analyze quality data, report to senior management, and drive Six Sigma and Lean initiatives to ensure defect-free components and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years in Quality Assurance within automotive manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of QA teams and QMS implementation.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, plus APQP/PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage QA strategies for automotive manufacturing.
• Lead and mentor QA team, ensure adherence to quality protocols.
• Conduct regular audits; implement CAPA.
• Analyze quality data; report trends and risk mitigation to senior management.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and supply chain to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001; manage external audits and certifications.
• Oversee inspection and testing of materials and finished goods.
• Champion Six Sigma and Lean initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

QA Leadership

QMS

IATF 16949

CAPA

Six Sigma

Audits

PPAP

APQP

ISO 9001

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading automotive manufacturer in Gauteng to recruit a Lead Automotive Quality Assurance Specialist for their Tembisa operations. You will lead QA strategies, mentor inspectors, conduct audits, and drive CAPA to uphold IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

Collaborate with production, engineering and supply chain, analyze quality data, report to senior management, and drive Six Sigma and Lean initiatives to ensure defect-free components and vehicles.