About the position
Our client, market leader in the automotive manufacturing sector is looking to hire a Quality Engineer, based close to La Mercy. This position is responsible for ensuring that quality standards, systems, and processes are effectively implemented and maintained across the manufacturing operation. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining a system to monitor and improve process quality, defect prevention, customer compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring that products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements while maintaining the integrity of the manufacturing process.
Educational Requirement & Experience:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Relevant Diploma or Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within automotive or steel manufacturing
- Experience in press, weld, or metal forming environments will be advantageous
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Ability to read and interpret quality specifications, drawings, and customer requirements
- Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting capability
- Ability to make data-driven decisions using statistical tools
- In-depth understanding of product, material, and process requirements
- Knowledge of quality control methodologies and applicable legal standards
- Working knowledge of statistical methods (SPC, trend analysis, Pareto, root cause analysis)
- Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone, PDCA, A3)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Quality system knowledge: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949
Job Description:
- Ensure all products conform to approved standards, specifications, and customer requirements
- Support and maintain IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 systems
- Investigate and resolve internal, supplier, and customer non-conformances
- Lead root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions
- Investigate and respond to customer quality complaints and concerns
- Monitor and manage 4M changes (Man, Machine, Method, Material)
- Analyse defects, trends, and process performance data to drive improvements
- Conduct process, product, and system audits and close out findings
- Act as a customer quality interface and support customer audits and visits
- Maintain quality documentation, control plans, inspection standards, and test protocols
- Prepare and present quality KPIs and reports
- Ensure measurement equipment is calibrated, and calibration schedules are maintained
- Monitor compliance to production and quality requirements on the shop floor
- Support the development, maintenance, and adherence to SOPs and work instructions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. Provide quality-related training and support to production teams
- Support implementation and compliance with Health and Safety standards
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements
Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Desired Skills:
- Quality
- Engineer
- Automotive
