Quality Engineer - Automotive

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced engineering professional in Gqeberha, South Africa. The role focuses on ensuring that motor vehicle components perform consistently to specifications throughout their lifecycle. Candidates should have a relevant diploma/degree and at least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing sector.

Key responsibilities include managing qualification programs for new parts, implementing continuous improvements, and testing parts to specifications. Expertise in motor vehicle components and quality tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Pro CKD.
• Prepared to travel locally and overseas at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and managing the Qualifying Program for new part introduction.
• Implementing continuous improvement by identifying root causes for part deviations.
• Testing and evaluating the performance of parts according to specifications.

Skills

Technical knowledge of motor vehicle components and systems

Knowledge of applicable motor vehicle parts

Computer literacy (Ms Office)

Knowledge of Quality Tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA)

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Polymer

Job description

Requirements

• National Diploma /Degree in Mechanical Engineering /Electrical Engineering /Polymer
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in the manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of applicable motor vehicle parts, their function, applicable specifications, part manufacturing processes and testing methods.
• Sound technical knowledge of motor vehicle components and systems.
• Knowledge and application of Quality Tools e.g. DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D
• Working knowledge of Pro CKD.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and related specifications.
• Computer literate (Ms Office)
• Be prepared to travel, local and overseas at short notice.
• Have a valid driver license.

Possible Tasks within this Role

To ensure that the motor vehicle components perform consistently to specification throughout the life cycle of the component by:

• Initiating and managing the Qualifying Program for new part introduction.
• Implement continuous improvement by identifying the root cause for part deviation from specification and correct the deviation in all phases of the life cycle of the part.
• Testing and evaluating the performance of parts according to specification.
• Provide the required Technical Expertise for complete parts in respect of material and function.
• Initiate design improvements for complex problems on parts.
• Initiate local and CKD claims from suppliers