Plant Production Quality Engineer

2 weeks ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa faurecia S.A. Full time
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

Title: Quality Engineer
Dept: Quality
Report to: Quality Manager
Location: FCM Port Elizabeth
Closing Date: 24 March 2025

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing process control programs that will assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer-specified requirements. He/she leads continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provides data analysis. The main missions of the role are to:

  1. Conduct multiple projects simultaneously ranging from feasibility phase to post launch quality assessment and throughout production life.
  2. Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life.
  3. Develop, implement and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques.
  4. Assure compliance of the documented quality system (IATF 16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization.
  5. Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective actions.
  6. Maintain customer complaint log and facilitate and participate in multiple 8D's and in the corrective action process; ensure timely feedback on the customer and Faurecia portals.
  7. Instruct and train personnel in techniques and use of audit and testing devices.
  8. Monitor and revise quality documentation as required.
  9. Visit customers and suppliers when necessary; act as a liaison to internal and external customers.
  10. Review all production methods for compliance to quality standards and for improvement of product and quality standards.
  11. Perform all responsibilities with IATF 16949 system requirements.
  12. Maintain customer specific requirements and audits.
  13. Interrupt the manufacturing or delivery of products when quality is not assured.
Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: The ideal candidate will have/be:

  1. NDIP or BTECH Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree/equivalent.
  2. Four (4) years automotive experience.
  3. Quality Core tools certificates.
  4. Strong analytical and proven team-oriented problem-solving skills.
  5. Strong customer satisfaction orientation.
  6. Excellent computer & communication skills.

Behaviours:

  1. Ability to handle pressure and be a team player.
  2. Deadline oriented.
  3. Disciplined self-starter.
  4. Analytical, systematic, and logical thinker.

Interested applicants are to submit a comprehensive CV, coupled with copies of their academic results, qualifications, and ID via the online portals by 24th March 2025. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for an interview.
Should you not meet the minimum requirements or have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Faurecia supports the principles embodied in the Employment Equity Act, and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization.


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