Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Recruiter

Kempston Group

Job Ref

EL000224/TP

Date posted

Friday, July 10, 2026

Location

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY: Our client in Durban is requiring a Quality Engineer to join their team. The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that quality standards, systems, and processes are effectively implemented and maintained across the manufacturing operation.

POSITION INFO

Requirements: Matric (Grade 12) Relevant Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field Bachelor's degree in quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline (advantageous) Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within automotive or steel manufacturing Experience in press, weld, or metal forming environments will be advantageous Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements Quality system knowledge: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949 Duties and Responsibilities Ensure all products conform to approved standards, specifications, and customer requirements Support and maintain IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 systems Investigate and resolve internal, supplier, and customer non-conformances Lead root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions Investigate and respond to customer quality complaints and concerns Monitor and manage 4M changes (Man, Machine, Method, Material) Analyse defects, trends, and process performance data to drive improvements Conduct process, product, and system audits and close out findings Act as a customer quality interface and support customer audits and visits Maintain quality documentation, control plans, inspection standards, and test protocols Prepare and present quality KPIs and reports Ensure measurement equipment is calibrated and calibration schedules are maintained Monitor compliance to production and quality requirements on the shop floor Support the development, maintenance, and adherence to SOPs and work instructions Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. Provide quality-related training and support to production teams Support implementation and compliance with Health and Safety standards Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements