Quality Specialist

7 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Weskus Personeel Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year


My client is looking for a Quality Specialist for their manufacturing facility in Port Elizabeth.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, who thrives on ensuring products meet both internal specifications and OEM requirements. You are experienced in managing out-of-control conditions, leading root cause analysis, and coordinating cross-functional teams to maintain product quality and operational excellence. You enjoy driving continuous improvement and are comfortable supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Purpose of the Role:
  • Ensure products manufactured comply with internal specifications and OEM requirements.
  • React effectively to out-of-control conditions and segregate nonconforming parts.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to restore process control and achieve mean set points within control limits.
  • Resolve product quality issues using root cause analysis tools and maintain high product standards.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance with Automotive Industry quality standards, IATF 16949, and OEM-specific requirements (Q1, IQB).
  • Verify and validate implemented improvements, change processes, and new product launches.
  • Perform Layered Process Audits and support area audit findings through root cause identification and corrective actions.
  • Enhance internal supplier performance to improve Work-In-Progress product quality.
  • Attend daily area meetings and participate in the Fast Response Team to resolve defects.
  • Develop and maintain Control Plans and participate in FMEA cross-functional teams.
  • Supervise Product/Process Inspectors and provide support in decision-making on non-conforming products.
  • Review and sign off on inspection records, providing feedback to inspectors.
  • Archive and retrieve records per company retention policies.
  • Monitor significant characteristics using statistical tools and data acquisition software.
  • Conduct Measurement System Analysis on devices listed in the Control Plan.
  • Attend daily scrap meetings, capture defects, identify failure modes, and drive defect reduction plans.
  • Provide weekly summary reports to the QC Manager.
  • Serve as area custodian for Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
  • Conduct daily on-the-job observations for product and record compliance.
  • Support resolution of customer complaints and manage lessons learned, quality alerts, and training initiatives.
Health, Safety, and Environment:
  • Comply with all legal HSE requirements and promote a positive safety culture.
  • Ensure team members understand and abide by roles, OEM requirements, and HSE rules.
  • Maintain discipline in the work environment and communicate team responsibilities clearly.
Minimum Experience and Qualifications:
  • Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics and Science.
  • Certificate in Quality Assurance; Diploma in Quality Assurance or Engineering (preferred).
  • Yellow Belt Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred).
  • 3–5 years' experience in an OEM manufacturing environment (Tier 1 or Chemistry Industry preferred).
  • Experience managing 1–2 direct reports.
  • Good understanding of IATF 16949, Automotive core tools, and OEM-specific requirements.
  • Proficient in statistical tools and indices.
Behavioural Competencies and Attributes:
  • Proactive, action-oriented, and flexible.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
  • Customer-focused and resilient under pressure.
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Team player with strong relationship-building skills.
To apply: Please submit your detailed CV, proof of Matric & Tertiary qualifications, head & shoulder photo.

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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