Automotive Quality Systems Lead (ISO, Lean)

MA Automotive Tool and Die (PTY) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MA Automotive Tool and Die (PTY) Ltd in Pretoria seeks a Quality Department Manager to lead, implement and sustain quality systems across our automotive manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive ISO and OEM compliance, oversee audits, mentor staff, manage budgets, and pursue continuous improvement in product quality and process capability.

Experience with BMW/IATF standards and lean tools is essential, as is the ability to close corrective actions and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Requires a B-Tech in Quality Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated exposure to ISO and OEM quality standards.
• Experience with BMW and IATF customer standards.
• Lean manufacturing experience in automotive sector.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 5 years as Quality Department Manager in automotive manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead audits and implement corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of subordinates.
• Maintain quality systems per ISO and OEM requirements.
• Ensure customer requirements are met.
• Continuously improve product quality and systems with corrective actions.
• Establish and manage the Quality Department budget.
• Oversee customer requests and complaints.
• Track and drive quality performance indicators.
• Train and mentor subordinates.
• Continuously improve the QMS to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Excellence orientation

Customer orientation

Cooperation

Collaboration

Accountability

Leadership

Intercultural sensitivity

Communication

Adaptability

Auditing skills

Corrective actions

Computer literacy

Education

B-Tech degree in Quality Management

Total Quality Management

ISO standards (internal auditor)

BMW/IATF standards

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma tools

Root cause analysis

Tools

SAP R/3

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

MA Automotive Tool and Die (PTY) Ltd in Pretoria seeks a Quality Department Manager to lead, implement and sustain quality systems across our automotive manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive ISO and OEM compliance, oversee audits, mentor staff, manage budgets, and pursue continuous improvement in product quality and process capability.

Experience with BMW/IATF standards and lean tools is essential, as is the ability to close corrective actions and reduce costs.