Quality Assurance Engineer

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional resource management company in Eastern Cape, South Africa, seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to oversee ISO 9001 standards implementation and ensure compliance. The role involves detailed quality measurement, supplier evaluation, and employee training. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree or diploma and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with quality assurance experience. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to product improvement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Welding, Machining, Bending, Powder Coating, and Painting.
• Ability to maintain ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance standards.
• Act as representative of the Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain related records.
• Analyse data for continuous improvement of QMS.

Skills

Good customer focus

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Degree / Diploma in relevant field

Welding Inspector level II

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain & implement quality assurance standards and company processes in accordance with the ISO 9001 requirements.
• To act as representative regarding the Quality Management System.
• Maintain Standards for reliability and performance of production.
• Execute quality improvement testing and activities.
• Ensure that records are established and maintained to provide evidence that the QMS is being followed and that there is a system in place for the identification, storage, protection, retrieval, retention time and disposition of such records.
• Ensure that the performance of the QMS is reviewed, at planned intervals, to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.
• Ensure that Quality Objectives are set by top management for the measurement of the performance of the QMS.
• Provide induction training for new employees on QMS requirements related to their own roles and responsibilities and provide updated training as necessary.
• In conjunction with the Procurement Manager, ensure that all suppliers utilised by the organization are selected, evaluated and re-evaluated annually and that records of these assessments are up to date.
• Promote customer expectations and specific requirements throughout the organisation and its sub – contractors / suppliers.
• Maintain internal measuring equipment calibration / verification at defined intervals and ensure records of such are up to date.
• Ensure that top management undertakes periodic but regular assessments of customer satisfaction and those consequent improvements are identified and implemented.
• Implement, verify and maintain records of the QMS internal audit program and follow-up records, of internal audits.
• Analyse data on the effectiveness of the QMS and evaluate where continual improvements of the QMS can be made. This shall include data generated as a result of monitoring and measurement and from other relevant sources.
• Create reports documenting corrective and preventative actions and continual improvement of the QMS.
• Create quality measurements to track improvement in products.

Responsibility and Authorities

• Adhere to industry quality and safety standards
• Ensure products meet customer expectations and demand
• Work closely with management to improve existing products

Job Specification

• Degree / Diploma in relevant field / Welding Inspector level II
• Working knowledge of products and services
• In-depth Knowledge of products and serves : i.e. Welding; Machining; Bending; Powder Coating / Painting etc
• Good customer focus
• Sharp attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous and diligent attributes
• Great team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision