Quality Assurance Inspector

What youll be doingPerform quality inspections on products and components according to defined standards and procedures.Document and report inspection results, non-conformities, and corrective actions.Collaborate with sales, engineering, and customer experience teams to resolve quality issues.Monitor and inspect engineered (or otherwise procured) parts upon receipt to ensure that they are manufactured within the tolerances and requirements of the detailed manufacturing drawing(s) supplied.Support customer audits and visits by providing inspection data and technical insights.Maintain inspection tools and equipment in good working condition.Ensuring all measuring equipment are accurate, calibrated and records are kept.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality assurance.Visit, engage and provide feedback to suppliers and manufacturers of parts to ensure deliveries are on-time and within specificationCollect documentation, photographic evidence and other material to compile reports and QCP documents.Compile dimensional reports , Quality Control Process (QCP) documents and Certificate of Conformance (COC) including improvement plans with actions and activities for the installation team to remedy quality concerns.Support delivery of products and services by providing assistance when neededMust be able to perform quality checks with third party inspectors from the customer and justify the measurements that was taken at the time.Must be able to approve and sign all documents relevant to the project data pack with the assigned Application Engineer.Perform QA inspections on the TBU line for assemblies and locally manufactured items.Checking and approving project orders arriving at to ensure they are according to the purchase order and project requirements.Occasionally assist with the packaging and execution of Engineering Projects in the workshop.Responsible for continuous communication with the Application Engineer, Workshop and Field technician teams regarding projects under development, delivery progress and quality statusContribute to market intelligence by maintaining and growing a network within the community.Team up with Sales and Application Engineering teams to develop business opportunities, supporting each other and working together to achieve successful and quick resultsWhat youll needA Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirementVocational training or trade qualificationKnowledge of Health and Safety legislation with specific reference to the OSHACT, Mine Health and Safety Act and construction regulationGood computer literacy essential (Office 365)A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the Quality Assurance field.Knowledge of engineering drawings and quality management systems.Sound knowledge of measuring equipment, how to read the measurements and what equipment to use on the required part or application.A systematic, logical and analytical approach to problem solving and decision makingAbility to present findings and recommendations to management via reports.Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills English.Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with customers at all levels.Strong relationships with supply chain up and downstream.Experience in bearings and seals portfolios is an added advantage.Experience with ISO standards and quality management systems.Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.Use of proper measuring equipment and tools and understanding measuring principles.What is in it for you?Work for a Multi-National Company with huge potential for growth.TCOE: R 500 000 R 700 000, inclusive of basic salary, car allowance, company contribution to medical aid (50% subsidy) and provident fund (9% company contribution).A Few Things to KnowHigh levels of concentration required where the workload will vary every day.Required to be self-motivated and able to make decisions within delegated responsibility.Routinely concentrate for long periods of time to correctly analyse and calculate data/information.Will be expected to react to unpredictable operational requirements of an ad-hoc nature.Frequent domestic and some cross-border travel into sub-Sahara Africa will be required in order to visit and engage with customers on equipment.Will spend time at a desk working on a computer, in the workshop and on site at customers and suppliers taking measurements, performing inspections and recording evidence.Will spend time travelling, mostly driving, sometimes flying to remote customers.Will spend time attending meetings, mostly to provide feedback on activities.Will be required to work outside normal working hours when required.Will be required to operate in-house machinery (Overhead cranes, TBU machinery, workshop machinery) for project execution.Regularly exposed to mitigated and controlled risks like being in the workshop, on site at customers or occasionally whilst travelling.PPE like safety boots, overalls and ear protection are regularly requiredReady to Apply?Click Apply and please complete your application in full.If you dont hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. 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