Quality Assurance Intern

Company in digital ink manufacturing, is looking for a Quality Assurance Intern to join their team based at their branch in Ottery, Cape Town.

This role is ideal for a recent industrial engineering graduate or a related scientific field who wants to build practical QA experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Inspect and test packaging materials including bottles, pouches, and labels for quality and compliance.
• Support the QA team in maintaining accurate records of packaging inspections.
• Assist with verification of packaging accuracy, batch coding, and compliance with product specifications.
• Help monitor production processes to ensure packaging meets quality standards.
• Support investigations of non-conforming packaging and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist in compiling reports and data analysis related to packaging quality.
• Involvement in process improvements including time studies.
• Be a part of project commissioning teams to assess the performance of equipment and assist with SOP creation and training.
• Collect and analyse production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct time studies and assist in efficiency improvement projects.
• Support engineers with testing, trials, and validation of new processes or products.

• BSc or BTech in industrial engineering, quality or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Good organisational and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic communication skills and willingness to learn.

• Hands on experience in a digital ink manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to quality systems, process compliance, and documentation practices.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced QA professionals.
• Opportunity to build skills for a career in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Packaging.