Employer: Persona Staff Junior QA Engineer – Cape TownEngineering | Manufacturing | Quality AssuranceFixed-Term Contract | On-site | 12 months 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 on a 12-month fixed-term contract. 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. 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 natasha@personastaff.co.za   Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA compliant. All personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment purposes only.