Senior Automotive Quality Lead — Drive Excellence & Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Quality Control Inspector for our client in Rustenburg, North West. The role leads a team of inspectors, audits processes, and partners with production and engineering to uphold strict quality standards.

You will drive continuous improvement, apply IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements, analyze quality data, and mentor staff to detect defects early. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, medical aid, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of inspectors.
• Proficiency with SPC and root-cause analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QC procedures for automotive manufacturing.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process, and finished vehicles for defects.
• Use measuring instruments to verify tolerances and quality metrics.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor a team of inspectors, provide training and feedback.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Document inspection results and communicate findings to management.
• Promote a quality-first culture across the facility.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for quality failures and implement preventive actions.

Skills

Leadership in QA

Quality control

Team mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering/Quality Management

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Quality Control Inspector for our client in Rustenburg, North West. The role leads a team of inspectors, audits processes, and partners with production and engineering to uphold strict quality standards.

You will drive continuous improvement, apply IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements, analyze quality data, and mentor staff to detect defects early. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, medical aid, and career progression.