Senior Automotive Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office setup support

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Automotive Quality Engineer to join a remote QA team supporting operations in the Sandton area. Develop QA plans, analyze defect data, and drive CAPA in a flexible, remote role with impact on product excellence.

The candidate brings 6+ years in automotive quality, knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, and IATF 16949, plus strong analytical and leadership skills for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in automotive quality engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and FMEA.
• Experience with IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and remote leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

SPC

FMEA

IATF 16949

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.