Body Shop Quality Engineer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Quality Engineer in Gqeberha, South Africa. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality control of Body in White (BIW) components, developing effective quality management systems, and conducting risk assessments. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, quality management certification, and proficiency in CAD software are essential. Strong analytical and communication skills are crucial, along with 3+ years of experience in an OEM body shop environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role in an OEM body shop environment.
• Code 08 or higher driver's licence with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Detailed knowledge of ISO9001, Six Sigma, and TS16949.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control for Body in White (BIW) components.
• Develop effective quality control systems for incoming parts and assembly.
• Prepare documentation and provide suggestions for critical analysis.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure product safety.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Quality Management certification

Tools

CAD software (Solid-Works, UG NX, Auto-CAD, CATIA, Caligo, PolyWorks)

Project management tools

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Quality Management certification is essential
• 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role in an OEM body shop environment
• Code 08 or higher driver's licence with at least 2 years of driving experience
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Solid-Works/ UG NX, Auto-CAD, CATIA, Caligo, and PolyWorks
• Project management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
• A detailed understanding of ISO9001, Six Sigma, and TS16949 is essential
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes, including stamping, welding, adhesive bonding, and assembly techniques, is required
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and a consistent ability to achieve deadlines under pressure are important
• Detailed knowledge of the strengths of materials and material behaviour during BIW manufacturing processes is essential
• Detailed knowledge of the use of project management tools is required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for quality control for Body in White (BIW) components to meet performance and manufacturing goals in terms of quality
• Develop and implement an effective quality control system that measures incoming parts quality, checks fixture accuracy, and BIW assembly quality in a startup environment
• Be assertive in enforcing quality standards
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the quality management system
• Together with the assembly team, promote and implement techniques for continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke (error proofing), and measurement system analysis
• Prepare documentation of critical analysis and provide suggestions for correcting errors
• Fully implement process capability studies in terms of Sigma
• Perform physical tests to determine a product’s performance (Young's Modulus)
• Write reports and present detailed technical information
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure product safety and compliance with regulations
• Create and maintain a technical quality management system and relevant documentation, quality engineering specifications, and quality-specific inspection manuals for a startup operation
• Recommend and implement cost-effective solutions to reduce manufacturing expenses while maintaining product quality
• Apply project management tools and principles from conceptual to completion stages, accounting for budget and operational considerations
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the quality team and the organization by conducting cross-functional departmental training on any quality-related topic
• Conduct a full BIW audit, provide audit feedback and training to improve BIW assembly quality
• Apply project management tools and methodologies to summarise quality audit results and present to senior leaders
• Manage the quality team to ensure quality inspection, audits, and awareness policies and processes are adhered to