Quality Inspector at Weir

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 9001:2015, Dimensional Inspection, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Foundry Practices, Moulding And Casting, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Lean, Six Sigma

Industry

mining

Description

Quality Inspector Location: Port Elizabeth Work Arrangement: Onsite What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining. Make your impact You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future. About the role The Foundry Inspector ensures manufacturing processes comply with set specifications and standards through inspections and effective quality assurance systems. The role involves identifying nonconformances, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions. By working closely with Production and Technical teams, the Inspector supports continuous improvement to reduce defects, rework, and customer complaints. What you’ll do Quality Assurance: Maintain and monitor Quality Assurance systems to ensure consistent compliance with customer and foundry process requirements. Oversee inspection plans and quality checkpoints across production stages to ensure process capability and stability. Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Participate actively in problem-solving activities related to internal complaints. Ensure immediate containment actions are implemented for process and part-related nonconformance reports (NCRs). ISO 9001:2015 Implementation & Maintenance: Support the ongoing maintenance and compliance of ISO 9001:2015 certification within the foundry environment. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspection results, including measurements, concessions, and corrective actions. Ensure full traceability and proper documentation of castings. Collaboration: Work closely with Production and Technical teams daily to address quality issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, rework, and customer complaints. Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. What you’ll bring Must-haves: Qualified Artisan (Pattern Maker or Moulder). Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a foundry or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of foundry practices including moulding and casting processes, defect mechanisms, dimensional inspection methods, gauges, and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Nice-to-haves: Relevant technical training, certification or degree in Quality. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma. Previous involvement in cross-functional quality improvement projects. Why join Weir? We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives. Benefits: Competitive pay. Career development and learning support. Access to global inclusion networks. Regional and team-specific benefits. Sharebuilder scheme. Wellness support for you and your family. Collaboration with global teams. Study support. #LI-ES1 #Minerals We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.

Responsibilities

The Foundry Inspector ensures manufacturing processes comply with specifications through inspections and quality assurance systems. The role involves identifying nonconformances, supporting root cause analysis, and collaborating with production teams to reduce defects.