Senior Industrial Quality Engineer – Lean, Six Sigma & CAPA

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension contributions

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead and enhance quality systems and improvement initiatives in Paarl. The role focuses on data analysis, CAPA implementation, RCA facilitation, and collaboration with R&D and Engineering to ensure robust quality in production.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's in Industrial Engineering with Quality Management, bring 6+ years of relevant experience, and demonstrate proficiency with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and lean/Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering with Quality Management specialization.
• 6+ years in industrial engineering focused on QA, QC and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and related certifications.
• Proven expertise in statistical analysis, SPC, RCA and CAPA implementation.
• Experience with lean tools 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ISO 9001 quality management system across production.
• Analyze production data to identify quality defects and trends.
• Lead RCA and implement CAPA across cross-functional teams.
• Design process capability studies and SPC programs.
• Update SOPs and work instructions for consistency.
• Implement lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Monitor quality metrics and report to management.
• Conduct internal quality audits and train staff.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering on product design for quality.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SPC

RCA

CAPA

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering (Quality Management)

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead and enhance quality systems and improvement initiatives in Paarl. The role focuses on data analysis, CAPA implementation, RCA facilitation, and collaboration with R&D and Engineering to ensure robust quality in production.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's in Industrial Engineering with Quality Management, bring 6+ years of relevant experience, and demonstrate proficiency with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and lean/Six Sigma