Quality Lab Technician (Metrologist)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist in East London, South Africa. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in the automotive sector, with 3 years in Metrology. The successful candidate will develop test instructions and ensure compliance with various quality standards including ISO and IATF. Responsibilities include managing calibration systems, executing laboratory measurements, and resolving quality issues. Ideal candidates are trained in Polyworks and have a strong quality management background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in automotive industry, with at least 3 years in Metrology.
• Trained in Polyworks measuring software and experience with Measuring Arm.
• Familiar with ISO, IATF, QS9000, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute measurements in the lab.
• Write measuring programs in Polyworks and Caligo.
• Conduct testing according to international standards.
• Manage gauge and test equipment calibration system.
• Perform calibration and R&R studies.
• Ensure compliance to ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
• Manage Product Audits.
• Resolve quality issues using problem-solving methods.
• Prepare corrective/preventive actions and follow up.

Skills

Quality management standards

Measuring software (Polyworks)

Metrology

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving Methods

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Relevant Quality education and training

Tools

Polyworks

Caligo

Job description

Job Purpose

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

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Relevant education and training in Quality disciplines including as a minimum QS9000, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control plans, SPC & MSA are also required
• 5+ Years in automotive industry. minimum of 3 years in Metrology
• Trained in Polyworks measuring software and on Measuring Arm with Scanning (or equivalent experience)

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all necessary measurements in the lab
• Experience in writing measuring programs in Polyworks and Caligo
• Conduct various testing functions within the laboratory environment according to international standards.
• Manage gauge and test equipment calibration system
• Perform calibration
• Perform R&R (MSA) studies and performs wear trend analyses
• Assure compliance to ISO / IEC 17025 standard
• Manage Product Audits within 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 Yanfeng problem solving methods (8D Report, Problem Solving Document and Various other methods)
• Prepare necessary corrective / preventive actions, follow up, verify and release of actions
• Execute any reasonable request from Quality Manager