Assembly Quality Engineer, Gqeberha

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assembly Quality Engineer for a permanent role in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This role involves ensuring quality control, managing inspection teams, and implementing quality management systems. Candidates must have a relevant degree, quality management certification, and significant experience in OEM assembly. The salary is market-related, and applications should be made via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality engineering role within an OEM Assembly environment.
• At least 2 years’ prior experience as a Quality Inspector.
• Valid Code 8 (or higher) driver’s license with at least 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective implementation of the QMS and continuously improve quality control plans.
• Identify and analyze defects and quality issues in components and incoming parts.
• Lead and manage the quality inspection team.

Skills

Quality Management

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical Analysis

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in related field

Quality Management certification

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking an Assembly Quality Engineer for a permanent role based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria :

• Degree in or related field
• Quality Management certification (essential)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality engineering role within an OEM Assembly environment.
• At least 2 years’ prior experience as a Quality Inspector
• Valid Code 8 (or higher) driver’s license with a minimum of 2 year’s driving experience
• Knowledge and understand Lean Six Sigma
• Strong technical knowledge of automobile systems and components with the ability to identify defects effectively
• Knowledge of ISO / TS16949 standards
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data-driven problem solving
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to :

• Ensure effective implementation of the QMS and continuously improve quality control plans based on production quality performance.
• Actively participate and support production personnel by promoting the use of quality tools during problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Identify and analyse defects and quality issues in components and incoming parts.
• Develop quality metrics where required to support inspection processes and uphold assembly quality standards.
• Fully understand and implement Lean Manufacturing quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, Ishikawa, Poka Yoke etc. to improve assembly quality.
• Develop and implement audit plans, conduct regular vehicle audits, present findings to senior management, and use results to drive continuous improvement and quality awareness within the assembly quality.
• Design and deliver quarterly quality awareness training sessions for employees.
• Participate in after sales quality assurance meetings, resolve assembly- related quality issues, and ensure preventative measures are implemented to avoid recurrence.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, control plans and continuously monitor key quality control metrics at all quality gates.
• Perform inspections using precision measuring tools and equipment. Conduct routine inspection and maintenance on quality department tools and equipment. Ensure regular calibration of tools and maintain associated records.
• Oversee vehicle inspection processes to ensure all vehicles are shipped defect- free to dealers.
• Ensure defects are repaired promptly prior to delivery.
• Lead and manage the quality inspection team by monitoring performance, motivating staff, improving efficiency, and effectively allocating resources during assembly operations

Salary : Market related

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