Quality Analyst Engineer Negotiable

Boikago Human Capital Group; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

An international automotive OEM based in Kariega, Eastern Cape is seeking 2 Quality Engineers to ensure problem analysis follows Group guidelines and meets customer expectations for sustainable solutions.

You will monitor series, coordinate corrective actions, and liaise with suppliers and overseas counterparts to ensure vehicles meet current design levels and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics with 3–5 years in vehicle build.
• Strong knowledge of audit processes and data interpretation for quality improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office with CAD basics.

Responsibilities

• Advise on product and process improvements and track action progress.
• Coordinate cross-functional action plans using data and SET meetings.
• Identify and resolve deviations through root cause analysis.
• Drive corrective actions to improve build quality and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with overseas counterparts and suppliers on quality issues.
• Develop test plans and ensure adherence thereto.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Office

CAD viewer

Team coordination

German basics

Education

National Diploma Mechanical/Electrical or Mechatronics

Tools

CAD viewer

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

An international automotive OEM based in Kariega, Eastern Cape is looking for 2 x Quality Engineers

To ensure that problem analysis is done to the required Group guideline and meets the customer’s expectations in terms of sustainability of the solution. Special tasks performed by the Engineer entail series monitoring and analyses in order to identify process deviations as early as possible. The Quality Engineer has to clearly define and coordinate corrective action implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise Production, Pilot Hall and QA on product, process improvements by monitoring and reviewing action progress and results, to ensure process stability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the implementation of cross functional action plans for product, process improvements by analyzing and evaluating data and communication through SET meetings.
• Achieve Group problem resolution targets through constant analysis and corrective action for noise, function, water leak and electrical related deviations.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions for problems assigned to QA by conducting detailed analysis.
• Drive problem resolution process by creating problem sheets and coordinating cross functional teams to ensure speedy and effective problem resolution for improved build quality and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with providing technical expertise for training of production personnel and optimizing of production build process.
• Liaise with overseas counterparts regarding build/ quality issues through telecommunications to exchange information and stay abreast of latest product changes to ensure vehicles are built to the latest levels.
• Liaise with suppliers via QA Purchase Parts, with regards to part quality problems by completing fitment exercises, evaluating the condition and advise on corrective action measures to ensure parts are to design specification.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• National Diploma Mechanical/Electrical or Mechatronics.
• 3-5 years relevant experience of vehicle build process.
• Sound knowledge of audit processes (Final Vehicle Audit, Process Audits) and interpretation and application of results for product and process quality improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office Excel, PowerPoint and Word with a basic understanding of CAD viewer.
• Knowledge of the measuring process, the interpretation of the data/results and its interface with the overall production process.
• Ability to work independently.
• Creating and using relevant statistical data during problem resolution process as well as series monitoring process.
• Be assertive and have the ability to coordinate and work within a team structure.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Sound and innovative problem analyses skills.
• High problem solving skills, creative ability and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and target-orientated.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• A basic knowledge of technical German.
• Develop test plans and coordinate the adherence thereto.