Senior Automotive Quality Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

PTO and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and experienced Senior Automotive Quality Engineer to join a remote quality assurance team supporting the Sandton area. You will develop and implement quality control plans, analyze defect data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

The role requires at least 6 years in automotive quality engineering, expertise in Six Sigma, SPC, and FMEA, and strong leadership for remote

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in quality engineering within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA).
• Experience with IATF 16949 and remote team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality control plans for automotive components and assemblies.
• Analyze defect data, identify trends, and implement CAPA.

Skills

Six Sigma

SPC

FMEA

IATF 16949

Root cause analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Senior Automotive Quality Engineer to join their remote quality assurance team, supporting operations in the Sandton area. This role is critical for ensuring that automotive products and processes meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will be responsible for developing and implementing quality control plans, analyzing defect data, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional to apply their expertise in a flexible, remote work environment, significantly impacting product excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality control plans for automotive components and assemblies.
• Analyze product defect data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and lead cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Perform internal audits and supplier quality assessments remotely.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quality engineering within the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA).
• Experience with quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for remote team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with support for home office setup.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Chance to influence the quality standards of leading automotive products.