Quality Engineer - Technical Manufacturing in Midrand
Network Engineering · Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
A solid Quality Engineer role in Midrand for someone with at least 5 years of manufacturing quality experience. You will work with an international technical lighting manufacturer, handling defect investigations, supplier quality, audits and ISO compliance. It suits professionals from lighting, electrical, cable, switchgear or electronics backgrounds who want to grow in a structured production environment.
About the role
This is an opportunity to join a well established international manufacturer that specialises in technical lighting and engineered solutions. Their Midrand facility supplies reliable, world class products to infrastructure, commercial and industrial markets, and quality is central to how they operate.
As Quality Engineer, you will support production quality by investigating defects, managing non conformances, driving root cause analysis and putting corrective actions in place. You will also handle supplier quality management, resolve customer complaints, run process audits, prepare quality reports and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Compliance with ISO standards and supporting manufacturing excellence across the production environment will be a key part of your work.
How to apply: Send your CV to hpitjeng@networkrecruitment.co.za. If you have not heard back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on the database for other suitable roles.
Requirements
- BTech, Diploma or Degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preferably experienced in lighting, electrical, electronics, cable, switchgear or related technical manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001
- Experience with corrective actions, NCR management and root cause analysis
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with supplier quality, customer complaints, audits, quality reporting and production quality support
- Working knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, CAPA, Control Plans and process improvement techniques
Responsibilities
- Investigate product and process defects on the production line
- Manage non conformances and drive root cause analysis
- Implement corrective and preventative actions
- Manage supplier quality and follow up on supplier issues
- Resolve customer complaints related to quality
- Conduct process audits to ensure compliance and consistency
- Prepare quality reports for management and production teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards
- Support manufacturing excellence and production quality goals
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Engineering
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R60k per month / monthly
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Email
- hpitjeng@networkrecruitment.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
Hi there. This Quality Engineer role is a good fit if you have solid manufacturing quality experience and you are comfortable working on a production floor. The client wants someone who can handle defect investigations, supplier issues and ISO compliance without constant hand holding.
When you apply, tailor your CV to highlight your ISO 9001 knowledge, your experience with tools like 8D, FMEA and CAPA, and any work you have done in lighting, electrical or electronics manufacturing. Give real examples of how you solved quality problems, because that is what they will ask about in the interview.
Send your CV to hpitjeng@networkrecruitment.co.za and keep an eye on your inbox. If you do not hear back in two weeks, move on to the next opportunity, but know that your details stay on their database. Good luck!
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