Take the Lead on Quality in a High-Performance Engineering Environment

Are you an experienced Quality Control professional with strong expertise in fabrication, welding, NDT and manufacturing quality?

SQ1 Recruitment is partnering with an established engineering organisation operating within the mineral processing and mining equipment sector to appoint an experienced QC Manager. This is a senior, hands-on quality leadership role responsible for ensuring manufactured products, fabricated components, assemblies and project deliverables consistently meet stringent customer, engineering and international quality standards.

Reporting to the Contracts Director, you will lead the QC function, oversee inspections and testing throughout the manufacturing process, manage non-conformances and corrective actions, coordinate customer inspections and FATs, and champion continuous improvement across manufacturing and project execution.

This opportunity will suit a technically strong QC professional who understands the realities of an engineering workshop and can confidently engage with production teams, engineers, suppliers, customers and third-party inspectors.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Develop, implement and continuously improve quality control procedures and inspection processes.
  
• Ensure compliance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable quality standards.
  
• Maintain quality procedures, inspection records, reports and supporting documentation.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and project execution.
  
• Monitor quality performance, including defects, rework, customer complaints and quality-related costs.
  

Inspection, Testing & Manufacturing Quality

• Oversee incoming, in-process and final inspections.
  
• Ensure inspection and testing activities are completed in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, applicable codes and standards.
  
• Oversee quality requirements relating to welding, fabrication, machining, assembly and pressure equipment.
  
• Ensure measuring and testing equipment is appropriately calibrated and maintained.
  
• Maintain effective material identification and traceability throughout manufacturing.
  

Welding & NDT Quality

• Provide technical oversight relating to welding procedures and qualifications, including WPS, PQR and WPQ.
  
• Ensure relevant NDT activities are performed and evaluated in accordance with applicable requirements.
  
• Apply knowledge of relevant pressure equipment, piping, welding and fabrication codes and standards.
  

Non-Conformance & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate quality issues and non-conformances.
  
• Lead structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities.
  
• Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
  
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and identify opportunities to prevent recurrence.
  
• Drive measurable improvements in first-pass acceptance, rework and overall quality performance.
  

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the Quality Control team.
  
• Allocate inspection resources effectively across manufacturing and project activities.
  
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training and development requirements.
  
• Build a culture centred on quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
  

Supplier Quality

• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance.
  
• Participate in supplier qualification and evaluation processes.
  
• Review supplier inspection documentation, certificates and quality records.
  
• Support supplier audits when required.
  

Customer & Project Quality

• Liaise professionally with customers, consultants, inspectors and third-party inspection agencies.
  
• Coordinate customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
  
• Ensure project quality documentation is complete, accurate and submitted within required timelines.
  
• Support project teams through manufacturing and commissioning phases.
  

Compliance, Audits & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards, customer specifications, statutory requirements and industry regulations.
  
• Plan and participate in internal and external quality audits.
  
• Maintain audit records and ensure findings are closed within agreed timelines.
  
• Prepare and present quality KPIs and performance reports to senior management.
  
• Analyse trends and recommend practical quality and cost-improvement initiatives.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Certifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
  
• IWI-S / IWI-C / CSWIP Welding Inspector, or equivalent.
  
• IWT/IWE qualification or strong practical knowledge of welding procedures, WPS/PQR/WPQ.
  
• ISO 9712 Level 2 in relevant NDT methods, with VT, PT, MT and UT as a minimum.
  
• AMPP/NACE CIP Level 2 minimum.
  
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1, ASME IX and ASME B31.3.
  

Experience

• Solid quality control experience gained within a manufacturing, mining equipment or mineral processing environment (Fabrication / Welding).
  
• At least 5 years' experience in a quality leadership or supervisory role.
  
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Quality Management Systems.
  
• 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.
  
• Proven experience coordinating customer inspections and FATs.
  
• Experience applying root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
  

Technical Skills

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  
• ISO 9001:2015
  
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
  
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  
• Welding and fabrication quality control
  
• NDT principles and inspection methods
  
• Statistical analysis and quality reporting
  
• Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Project
  
• ERP and quality management software
  
• Document control systems
  

What We're Looking For

You are a confident quality leader who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to manage people and stakeholders effectively. You should bring:

• Strong planning and organisational ability.
  
• Excellent attention to detail.
  
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  
• A commercial mindset with an appreciation for quality costs and cost control.
  
• Effective leadership and team-development skills.
  
• A strong customer focus.
  
• A practical, hands-on approach to quality.
  
• A genuine continuous improvement mindset.
  

Benefits

Salary & Benefits

A competitive package is available, dependent on experience and technical expertise:

• R1 000 000 CTC per annum (Negotiable, depending on experience)
  + R1,000 monthly cellphone allowance + Company Performance-based incentives
  

How to Apply

If you have the technical depth, quality leadership experience and manufacturing expertise required for this position, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply through SQ1 Recruitment with your updated CV and relevant qualifications/certifications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.

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