Manager Quality : Ndt

Rheinmetall; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in South Africa is seeking a Quality Manager NDT to oversee quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role requires strong leadership and at least 5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant engineering degree, supervisory experience, and problem-solving skills. A competitive compensation package and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Pension fund

Medical schemes

Career development opportunities

Subsidized canteen

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with 3+ years at a supervisory level.
• Ability to work shifts and weekends.
• Experience managing staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality systems and processes to ensure compliance.
• Monitor internal and external testing and optimize processes.
• Conduct internal audits and manage quality of in NDT processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer liaison

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical inspection

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical / Industrial / Mechatronic / Informatics

MPI Level 2 or UT Level 2 or NDT diploma

Job description

Reference: ZA

Schedule type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent Position

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Quality Manager NDT will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and control systems and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This role focuses on process improvement, defect prevention, and continuous quality enhancement throughout the production cycle. This role has managing various areas including packaging, All NDT methods and mainly MPI Testing, Ultrasonic testing, systems support and COCs, traceability systems, packaging and metrology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of the automated and manual quality systems.
• Monitoring of internal and external testing, reporting and optimizing processes for improved efficiency.
• Monitoring of the certificate of conformance, reporting and optimizing.
• Evaluate and interpret test results as part of a technical team.
• Oversee the automation of the statistical quality control through the application of statistical methods.
• Design and implement the automation of internal tests, capability studies and reject notes system.
• Supplier verification of manufacturing activities.
• Internal audits and management of the audits thereof.
• Internal process qualifications.
• Management of all in NDT process and final products and packaging product quality together with the relevant teams of these areas.
• Managing of packaging and systems thereof.
• Management and supervision of staff.
• Ability and willingness to support Boksburg operations after hours if required.
• Manage and co-ordinate metrology team and ensure full plant support and planning.
• Planning, management and co-ordination of NDT Testing, metrology, packaging and COCs.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• BSc / BEng / BTech Engineering qualification in Mechanical / Industrial / Mechatronic / Informatics or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Either MPI Level 2 or UT Level 2 or NDT diploma would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience in the Manufacturing environment of which 3 years should have been in a supervisory level or have reportees.
• Good problem-solving skills, customer liaison skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A logical, flexible, self-motivated, reliable, well-spoken individual with thoroughness and tenacity.
• Knowledge and ability to apply the MS Office Software, especially Word & Excel packages are essential.
• Mechanical inspection experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently without supervision and work shifts and weekends.
• Supervisory experience and managing off shift.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund.
• Medical Schemes.
• Stable employer background.
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division.
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing.
• Career development and progress opportunities.
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes).
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options.
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture.
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do.
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events.