Senior Industrial Engineer - Quality Systems

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Retirement funds

Quality training

Lead quality initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Industrial Engineer with a strong focus on Quality Systems to join our client’s operations. You will develop, implement, and maintain robust quality management processes to ensure production meets high standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires leading CAPA, conducting internal audits, and driving continuous improvement to reduce defects, scrap, and customer complaints while collaborating across functions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on quality management.
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proven experience with SPC, root cause analysis, and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001.
• Analyze production data to identify quality issues, root causes, and trends.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing CAPA.
• Design and optimize inspection processes and statistical quality control methods.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

Skills

Quality management

SPC

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Analytical skills

Communication

Auditing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Industrial Engineer with a strong focus on Quality Systems to join their operations in Randburg . This role is essential for ensuring that all production processes meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust quality management systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and reducing defects. This position requires a meticulous engineer dedicated to upholding product integrity and enhancing customer satisfaction through superior quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001.
• Analyze production data to identify quality issues, root causes, and trends.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Design and optimize inspection processes and statistical quality control methods.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a significant focus on quality management.
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proven experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) , root cause analysis, and FMEA.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and auditing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews.
• Comprehensive medical coverage and retirement fund options.
• Extensive training on quality standards and methodologies.
• Opportunity to lead quality initiatives in a key industrial hub.
• A culture that prioritizes quality and continuous improvement.