Quality Specialist

7 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Staffsols Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year
Our client is looking for a Quality Specialist to join their Port Elizabeth manufacturing facility. They seek a qualified, experienced individual capable of ensuring that all manufactured products meet internal specifications as well as the strict requirements set out by OEM partners. Skills HSEIATF 16949OEMquality assurance

Purpose of the Role
Our client requires someone who will:
  • Ensure that all products comply with internal specifications and OEM quality standards.
  • Respond effectively to out-of-control conditions by identifying nonconforming parts, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and restoring processes to optimal control limits.
  • Lead and support product quality problem solving using root-cause analysis methodologies defined by the organisation.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualifications
  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
  • Certificate in Quality Assurance.
  • Quality Assurance Diploma or Engineering Diploma (advantageous).
  • Yellow Belt Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred).
Experience
  • 3–5 years in an OEM manufacturing environment (Tier 1 or chemical industry experience advantageous).
  • Experience managing at least 1–2 direct reports.
  • Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, automotive core tools, and OEM-specific requirements.
  • Good understanding of statistical tools and indices.
Major Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Our client is seeking someone who will:
  • Ensure full compliance with automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements.
  • Verify and validate improvements, process changes, and new product launches.
  • Conduct Layered Process Audits.
  • Support audit findings through root-cause identification and corrective action implementation using Fast Response methodology.
  • Enhance internal supplier performance to improve the quality of in-process products and services.
Operational Quality Support
  • Participate in daily area meetings as a key Fast Response Team member.
  • Develop and maintain Control Plans and contribute to FMEA cross-functional teams.
  • Supervise Product and Process Inspectors, providing guidance on non-conforming product decisions.
  • Review and sign off inspection records, ensuring accurate feedback to inspectors.
  • Manage archiving and retrieval of quality records in line with retention policies.
  • Monitor Significant Characteristics using statistical tools and data-acquisition systems.
  • Conduct Measurement System Analyses on devices listed in the Control Plan.
  • Attend daily scrap meetings and support corrective actions for out-of-control conditions.
  • Ensure accurate defect capture and correct identification of failure modes.
  • Support defect-reduction initiatives aligned with operational targets.
  • Provide weekly summary reports to the Quality Control Manager.
  • Serve as the custodian of Quality Control and Quality Assurance for the assigned area.
  • Perform daily on-the-job checks for product and documentation compliance.
  • Assist with managing customer complaints.
  • Contribute to the lessons-learned database and assist with issuing Quality Alerts, One-Point Lessons, and Quality Focus Points.
Health, Safety and Environment
The ideal candidate will:
  • Comply with all relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
  • Promote positive HSE culture and awareness across the team.
  • Ensure team members understand and uphold all safety rules and OEM-specific requirements.
  • Maintain workplace discipline.
  • Clearly communicate team roles and responsibilities.
Company Values
The successful candidate will demonstrate alignment with values such as:
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Mutual respect, trust, and dignity
  • Openness and transparency
  • Participation, cooperation, and teamwork
  • Performance and accountability
  • Passion and commitment
Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Advanced computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attributes
  • Proactive and action-oriented
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Customer-focused
  • Resilient and analytical
  • Excellent attention to detail

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