Quality Lab Technician (Metrologist)

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist in East London. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards (BOS, TS 16 949, ISO 9000) and managing quality activities in the lab. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree, have 5 years of experience in the automotive sector, and possess training in Qualities methodologies. You'll be accountable for continuous improvement and resolving quality issues through various problem-solving methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in automotive industry and 3+ years in quality.
• Specific education in quality disciplines is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute necessary measurements in the laboratory.
• Manage gauge and test equipment calibration system.
• Ensure compliance with ISO / IEC 17025 standard.
• Resolve quality issues using established methods.

Skills

Quality standards compliance

Calibration of test equipment

Problem solving methods

Continuous improvement strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Training in QS9000, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA

Job description

Purpose:

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

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 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 company problem solving methods (8D Report, Problem Solving Document “PSD”, PCAD, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.)
• Prepare necessary corrective / preventive actions, follow up, verify and release of actions.
• Execute any reasonable request from Quality Manager.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor´s degree is required (or equivalent experience)
• 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
• Minimum 5 years in automotive industry, minimum 3 years in quality area.