4,251 Lead Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Kenya

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Lead remote quality audits of manufacturing sites, suppliers, and internal processes.
• Analyze quality control data, identify trends, root causes of defects, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and implement statistical process control (SPC) methodologies to monitor and improve manufacturing consistency.
• Oversee product testing and validation processes to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Train and mentor production and quality personnel on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure quality is integrated from product design to full-scale production.
• Manage non-conformance reporting and resolution processes.
• Prepare regular quality performance reports for senior management.
• Stay updated on evolving quality standards and regulatory requirements within the manufacturing sector.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with ISO 9001 implementation and management.
• Strong understanding and application of Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred) and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) and Quality Management System (QMS) software.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading remote teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools for effective remote communication and project management.

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies for manufacturing operations.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality.
• Conduct remote audits of manufacturing processes and facilities.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and oversee corrective and preventative action (CAPA) plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Train and mentor production teams on quality best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering on new product quality integration.
• Manage documentation related to quality control and assurance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, etc.) and methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean).
• Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with experience in remote team management.
• Proficiency with quality management software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams remotely is highly valued.

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive quality assurance strategies and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards and testing protocols.
• Oversee all aspects of product testing, inspection, and validation throughout the production lifecycle.
• Implement and manage Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve process capability.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct internal audits of quality systems and processes to ensure compliance with ISO or other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and drive product improvements.
• Develop and deliver training programs for QA personnel and production staff on quality best practices.
• Manage the documentation of quality records, test results, and non-conformance reports.
• Stay updated on industry quality standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging quality technologies.
• Drive a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Assurance professionals.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing), Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS), such as ISO 9001.
• Strong expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in managing a QA team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in quality assurance tools and software.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or similar are highly desirable.

At Vyntra, we help financial institutions across the world fight fraud, prevent money laundering, and gain full visibility of every transaction. Our AI-powered platform combines advanced fraud detection with large-scale transactional data observability, giving banks the tools to build trust and stay compliant.

As our
Lead QA Engineer
, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and quality of these mission-driven solutions. You'll join the product development team that builds and optimizes our flagship platform—enterprise-grade technology powering some of the world's leading financial institutions. We solve complex engineering challenges through smart, scalable design, and you will be central in embedding quality at every stage of development.

In this role, you will lead a team and own product quality end-to-end: designing and driving a robust testing framework, enabling our Scrum teams to deliver stable, high-performing releases, and making sure that every customer can rely on Vyntra's solutions to protect them against financial crime.

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor
  the QA team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Define and implement an integrated testing strategy covering multiple, complex product components
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and platform engineering to ensure smooth, high-quality releases
• Champion test automation and CI/CD integration for faster, safer delivery
• Monitor, analyze, and continuously improve test coverage and defect detection

What you bring

• Proven experience leading QA teams in a product development environment
• Strong background in designing testing strategies for complex, integrated systems
• Solid technical and testing expertise, ideally including: Java (required) Selenium (plus) API testing (plus) Elastic, MQ, or Kafka (plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solution-oriented mindset
• Product-minded, with an eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in distributed, international teams

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality assurance strategies and test plans.
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee the execution of various testing cycles, including functional, performance, regression, and integration testing.
• Design and develop automated test scripts to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
• Establish and maintain quality standards and best practices for product development.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with product managers and engineers to understand requirements and define testing scope.
• Stay current with emerging QA technologies and methodologies.
• Prepare detailed reports on testing progress, defect status, and overall product quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing test plans for complex manufacturing processes or products.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter) and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical quality control techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate a remote team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) is a plus.

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Assurance Engineers.
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
• Oversee the execution of manual and automated test cases.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using various frameworks.
• Identify, document, and track software defects meticulously.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Improve test coverage and optimize testing processes for efficiency.
• Conduct performance, security, and usability testing.
• Contribute to the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in QA.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the SDLC.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience in a lead or senior QA role.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium).
• Experience with programming languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with performance and security testing tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote setting.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with relevant industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Assurance Engineers and Technicians.
• Define and establish QA strategies, test plans, and quality control procedures for new and existing products.
• Oversee the execution of quality testing, including functional, performance, and reliability testing.
• Analyze quality data, identify root causes of defects, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct internal audits of processes and systems to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Production teams to integrate quality considerations throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manage supplier quality through audits and performance monitoring.
• Develop and deliver training programs on quality standards and best practices.
• Prepare and present quality reports to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies in quality assurance.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field), or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of QMS standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Strong expertise in statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis (RCA), and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in using QA testing tools and defect tracking software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams and projects effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes.