Metrologist (Quality Lab Technician)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure compliance with international standards and customer requirements. This role involves planning and executing laboratory measurements, managing calibration systems, and driving continuous improvement in quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of experience in the automotive industry, with a strong focus on quality assurance practices. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction, while also engaging in problem-solving initiatives to resolve quality issues effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the automotive industry with 3 years in quality.
• Education in QS9000, Continuous Improvement, and TQM required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute measurements in the lab according to standards.
• Manage gauge and test equipment calibration system.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standard.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Total Quality Management

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Automotive Industry Knowledge

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Calibration Equipment

Testing Software

Job description

Job Purpose:

• Assure all Quality activities are performed according to BOS-, TS 16 949-, ISO 9000 standards and specific customer requirements. Develop and maintain test instructions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• A Bachelor´s degree is required (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in the automotive industry, minimum 3 years in the quality area
• Specific Education and Training in Quality disciplines including as a minimum QS9000, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control plans, DOE, and SPC are also required

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute all necessary measurements in the lab
• Experience in writing measuring programmes
• Conduct various testing functions within the laboratory environment according to international standards
• Manage gauge and test equipment calibration system
• Perform calibration
• Perform R&R studies and wear trend analyses
• Assure compliance with ISO / IEC 17025 standard
• Manage Product Audits within the plant
• Ensure that continuous improvement is made in all Production MEQ Quality Deliverables (e.g.: RPPM, CPPM, IPPM, SPPM, Quality Costs, Customer Product Audits, and Warranty / JD Power)
• Ensure that customer and internally identified quality issues are resolved using the company problem-solving methods (8D Report, Problem Solving Document “PSD”, PCAD, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.)
• Prepare necessary corrective / preventive actions, follow up, verify and release actions
• Execute any reasonable request from the Quality Manager