Senior Automotive Quality Inspector — Elevate Production

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Training initiatives

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, SA, is seeking a Senior Automotive Quality Inspector to ensure component conformity, perform inspections, and support CAPA and audits. You will read drawings, interpret specifications, and work with production to uphold stringent quality standards.

Ideal candidates will bring expertise across automotive QA, measurement tools, and data analysis, enabling proactive improvements in ISO/IATF aligned systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in automotive manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of QA principles and methodologies.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Relevant certifications in quality inspection are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of incoming materials, in-process parts and finished components.
• Use inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM) to verify conformity.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformities and defects.
• Collaborate with production/engineering to implement CAPA actions.
• Ensure adherence to ISO/TS 16949 and other industry standards.
• Develop and update inspection procedures and QC plans.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Perform root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Train and mentor junior inspectors.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Skills

Quality inspection

Automotive manufacturing

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Blueprint reading

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Audit readiness

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, SA, is seeking a Senior Automotive Quality Inspector to ensure component conformity, perform inspections, and support CAPA and audits. You will read drawings, interpret specifications, and work with production to uphold stringent quality standards.

Ideal candidates will bring expertise across automotive QA, measurement tools, and data analysis, enabling proactive improvements in ISO/IATF aligned systems.