Senior Industrial Engineer - Quality Systems

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Cutting-edge technology & facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer with specialization in quality systems for its Nelspruit operations. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust QMS to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance across production, R&D, and QA teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial engineering with 3+ years in quality systems, strong ISO knowledge, and proven leadership to drive cross-functional quality initiatives in Mpumalanga region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in industrial engineering, with at least 3 years focused on quality systems and management.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management principles, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience with SPC, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage quality management systems (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality defects and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Design and conduct quality audits, internal and external, to ensure compliance and identify improvement areas.
• Develop and implement SPC programs to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to integrate quality into new product development and process design.
• Train personnel on quality procedures, standards, and best practices to foster a quality-focused culture.

Skills

Quality systems

CAPA

Root cause analysis

SPC (statistical process control)

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ISO standards knowledge

Quality auditing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Senior Industrial Engineer with specialized expertise in quality systems to join their operations in Nelspruit . This critical role will focus on developing, implementing, and maintaining robust quality management systems to ensure product consistency and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with manufacturing, R&D, and quality assurance teams to integrate quality principles into every stage of the production process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering, a passion for driving excellence, and the ability to lead initiatives that uphold the highest standards of product integrity for our client's offerings in the Mpumalanga region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality management systems (QMS) aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Lead root cause analysis for quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring issues.
• Design and conduct quality audits, both internal and external, to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement statistical process control (SPC) programs to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to integrate quality considerations into new product development and process design.
• Train personnel on quality procedures, standards, and best practices to foster a quality-focused culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering , with at least 3 years focused on quality systems and management.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management principles, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience with statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Significant salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development, including advanced quality certifications.
• Engage in high-impact quality initiatives within a well-established organization.
• Be part of a team dedicated to upholding the highest product standards in Nelspruit .
• Access to cutting-edge technology and facilities.