Quality Specialist

6 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Headhunters Full time R120 000 - R240 000 per year

Our Client in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Quality Specialist to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics and Science as subjects.
  • Certificate in Quality Assurance.
  • Quality Assurance Diploma or Engineering Diploma (preferable).
  • Yellow Belt Six Sigma (preferably Green Belt).
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in an OEM manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supervising at least 1–2 direct reports.
  • Good understanding of IATF 16949 and automotive core tools.
  • Good understanding of OEM-specific requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical tools and indices.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

  • Ensure compliance with applicable automotive quality standards and OEM-specific requirements.
  • Perform verification and validation of improvements, change processes, and new product launches.
  • Conduct Layered Process Audits.
  • Support audit findings through root cause identification and implementation of corrective and systemic actions.
  • Enhance internal supplier performance to improve the quality of work-in-progress products and services.
  • Participate in daily meetings as part of the Fast Response Team to resolve defects and close exit criteria.
  • Develop and maintain Control Plans and contribute to FMEA cross-functional teams.
  • Supervise Product and Process Inspectors and support decision-making on non-conforming product.
  • Review and sign off all inspection records and provide feedback to inspectors.
  • Perform archiving and retrieval of records in line with record retention policies.
  • Monitor significant characteristics using statistical tools and data acquisition software.
  • Conduct Measurement System Analysis on measurement devices.
  • Attend daily scrap meetings and provide input on out-of-control conditions.
  • Ensure accurate defect capturing and correct identification of failure modes.
  • Support defect reduction action plans to meet operational targets.
  • Provide weekly summary reports to management.
  • Act as area custodian for quality control and quality assurance processes.
  • Perform daily on-the-job observations to ensure product and record compliance.
  • Provide support in addressing customer complaints.
  • Contribute to lessons-learned databases and coordinate the issuing of quality alerts and training materials.
  • Comply with Health, Safety, and Environment requirements.
  • Promote a positive safety culture and ensure team adherence to safety policies.
  • Maintain workplace discipline and clearly define team roles and responsibilities.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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