Quality Assurance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Control

• Develops and implements in-house quality procedures and standards across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and systems engineering domains.
• Maintains engineering quality assurance records using systems such as Shopware.
• Ensures original machine manufacturing data is accessible and adhered to during engineering practices.
• Ensures that manufacturing processes are capable of consistently meeting customer quality requirements.
• Coordinates and supports internal and external quality audits.
• Evaluates audit findings, implements corrective actions, and ensures timely resolution to maintain compliance with QA standards.

Engineering Systems & Support

• Reviews the efficiency of quality inspection systems and evaluates QA standard accuracy and reliability.
• Drives continuous improvement in machine performance and production quality through process optimization.
• Oversees engineering document control and ensures systems are maintained and updated.
• Prepares technical and managerial reports for stakeholders.
• Manages a facilities support team and ensures daily task completion, inventory control, procurement follow-ups, and compliance with safety (e.g., blood lead levels).
• Liaises with external service providers when additional support is required.

Compliance

• Operates within defined engineering and quality control procedures to uphold system integrity.
• Identifies departmental risks and reports areas of concern to senior management.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and procedural frameworks, minimizing wasteful or irregular expenditure.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation required for quality audits and reporting.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contributes to the budgeting process by identifying operational needs and financial risks.
• Promotes efficient, economical, and transparent use of engineering resources.
• Monitors spending against budget limits and reports any deviations to the Engineering Maintenance Manager.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Customer Service

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Participates in relevant stakeholder meetings to provide input and feedback on engineering quality.
• Proactively identifies and resolves problems, demonstrating integrity and professionalism in line with company values.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6)

Advantageous

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and relevant quality or maintenance software systems.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance systems and engineering maintenance standards.
• Familiarity with shop floor control systems and statistical process control (SPC) principles.