Quality Controller (Engineering – CMM) – Contract, Johannesburg

Job Title: Quality Controller (Engineering – CMM) – Contract

Location: Germiston, Gauteng
Employment Type: Contract

Job Purpose

An Engineering company is seeking an experienced Quality Controller on a contract basis to ensure that engineering components and products meet required quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements. The role requires strong hands-on experience operating CMM machines within an engineering/manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections on engineering components and assemblies

• Operate and utilize Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify product conformance

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications

• Accurately record, analyse, and report inspection results

• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions

• Ensure adherence to ISO standards and internal quality procedures

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections

• Liaise with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues

• Maintain inspection, quality, and calibration records

• Support internal and external audits as required

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

• Proven experience as a Quality Controller / Quality Inspector in the Engineering or Manufacturing sector

• Hands-on CMM operating experience (essential)

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems

• Experience using precision measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)

• Computer literate with quality documentation and reporting systems

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently in a contract-based role

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Strong reporting and documentation capability

Advantageous

• CMM programming experience

• Experience in machining, fabrication, or precision engineering environments

• Exposure to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives