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Junior QA Engineer

Persona Staff cc
8 days ago
Full-time
On-site
CPT - Northern Suburbs, South Africa
Junior QA Engineer
Reference: CPT006356-CS-1

Junior QA Engineer – Cape Town
Engineering | Manufacturing | Quality Assurance
Fixed-Term Contract | On-site |Β 
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Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing company based in Cape Town, is seeking a technically strong Junior QA Engineer to join their quality and engineering team
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This role focuses on product quality assurance, risk analysis, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, production, and quality control teams to ensure product performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with root cause analysis on product non-conformances and implement corrective action plans
  • Perform in-depth technical testing to identify product design and process improvements
  • Evaluate product warranty claims and recurring customer issues
  • Conduct real-time quality checks throughout manufacturing processes
  • Implement sampling plans and inspection protocols
  • Participate in supplier audits and internal systems audits
  • Maintain product performance databases and quality documentation
  • Generate reports and presentations summarising findings and improvement recommendations
  • Identify and communicate deviations from quality standards
  • Support risk assessments and update mitigation plans
  • Assist in developing and monitoring corrective and preventative action plans (CAPA)
  • Facilitate communication of product changes and quality feedback to customers
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production
Requirements:
  • Matric with strong marks in English and Mathematics
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BEng)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • ISO 9001 knowledge and Quality Management System awareness
  • Exposure to internal audits or compliance checks
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft professional reports
  • Proficient in Afrikaans (English advantageous)
  • Own reliable transport
To apply, please send your CV to craig@personastaff.co.za
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