Senior QC Leader - Fabrication, Welding & NDT

Square 1 Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cellphone allowance

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

SQ1 Recruitment seeks an experienced QC Manager in a senior, hands-on role within a minerals processing gearmaker. You will lead the QC function, oversee inspections and testing, manage non-conformances and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and project delivery.

The role reports to the Contracts Director and requires deep knowledge of welding, fabrication, NDT, and quality systems to ensure adherence to customer and international standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a quality leadership or supervisory role.
• SolidQuality control experience in manufacturing/mining equipment environments (Fabrication/Welding).
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 requirements and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection, fabrication, machining, assembly and pressure equipment quality requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and detailed technical specifications.
• Practical knowledge of inspection techniques, NDT and material traceability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve QC procedures and inspection processes.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and quality standards.
• Maintain quality records, reports and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and project execution.
• Coordinate customer inspections and FATs; lead QA investigations and CAPA.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality control

NDT

Welding inspection

ASME codes

ISO9001

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical or Industrial Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

ERP systems

Quality management software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

SQ1 Recruitment seeks an experienced QC Manager in a senior, hands-on role within a minerals processing gearmaker. You will lead the QC function, oversee inspections and testing, manage non-conformances and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and project delivery.

The role reports to the Contracts Director and requires deep knowledge of welding, fabrication, NDT, and quality systems to ensure adherence to customer and international standards.