QA Engineer (Team lead)

SUMMARY:
The Manufacturing QA Engineer ensures product compliance with quality, customer and regulatory standards by developing quality assurance process, conducting inspections, analysing data and driving continuous improvement in production and operations.

POSITION INFO:
Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and implement quality systems, ensuring integration into daily operations and strategic goals.
• Lead and communicate quality objectives through meetings, training and reports.
• Act as a liaison between management and the team, ensuring clear directives and accountability

• Oversee the Quality Department, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and regulatory standards.
• Establish and manage quality control procedures, audits and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct rood cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Work with R&D to develop and test quality standards for components and products.
• Implement Lean methodologies to enhance product quality and efficiency.

• Collaborate with suppliers to monitor and maintain quality of incoming materials.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to align products with customer expectations.
• Manage customer complaints, initiate corrective actions, and drive satisfaction.

• Maintain quality documentation, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Drive digital transformation within the Quality Department for efficiency and accuracy.

• Identify inefficiencies and spearhead Lean Manufacturing projects to enhance quality and reduce waste.
• Develop and conduct quality training programmes to ensure compliance and knowledge sharing.
• Lead quality-related meetings, ensuring alignment across teams.

• Communicate quality objectives weekly and monthly across the organisation.
• Oversee document control department budget, and compliance reporting.
• Implement and uphold 5S housekeeping and safety standards.

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, with a relevant Quality Management qualification.
• Management certification is advantageous.
• Requires 5-10 years in high-volume manufacturing, ISO 9001 certification, and expertise in quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, CAPA).
• Experience in project management, team leadership, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is preferred. Strong IT proficiency (MS Office, SAP) and SHE Management knowledge are beneficial.
• Proficiency in IT systems (Microsoft, SAP), strong numerical and analytical skills, and expertise in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve technical problems, and drive continuous improvement. Strong organisational, time management and information-sharing capabilities, with a results-driven and adaptable mindset.