Quality Manager

Prudent Hr Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead their Quality Department in Berlin, Eastern Cape. The role entails ensuring compliance with ISO and OEM standards, driving continuous improvement, and managing a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional product quality. Ideal candidates have extensive automotive experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Quality Department Manager in automotive manufacturing.
• 10+ years in the automotive industry, preferably with German car-building experience.
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Department ensuring compliance with standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and oversee a high-performing team.
• Deliver exceptional product quality in automotive manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Auditing

Customer focus

Collaboration

Six Sigma

Data analysis (Power BI/SAP R3)

Adaptability

Education

B-Tech in Quality Management or equivalent

Job description

Position:

Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

Location:

Berlin, Eastern Cape

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead their Quality Department. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with ISO, OEM, and customer standards, drive continuous improvement, and oversee a high-performing team to deliver exceptional product quality. This role is ideal for someone with extensive automotive experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for excellence in manufacturing processes.

Key Requirements:

• B-Tech in Quality Management or equivalent
• 5+ years as a Quality Department Manager in automotive manufacturing
• 10+ years in the automotive industry (German car-building experience preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and core quality tools
• Experience with press tools or assembly processes
• Understanding of automotive quality aspects (geometry, surface quality, structural integrity)

Key Skills:

Leadership, quality management, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, auditing, customer focus, collaboration, Six Sigma, data analysis (Power BI/SAP R3), adaptability