Quality Manager - Heavy Engineering

JustTheJob.co.za; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy engineering firm in Vanderbijlpark is seeking a qualified Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate will manage the company's QMS, lead investigations, and ensure compliance with ISO standards. Applicants must have strong organizational, technical, and leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact quality assurance within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy engineering is essential.
• Full understanding of quality assurance standards.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the company's QMS.
• Manage Quality Engineering and Quality Control functions.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations.
• Develop and improve quality control systems.
• Oversee data file and code data book management.

Skills

Organizational effectiveness

Operations management

ISO 9001 knowledge

ISO 14731 knowledge

ISO 3834-2 knowledge

Proficient IT skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Technical skills

Planning abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Assertiveness

Job description

Quality Manager - Heavy Engineering - Vanderbijlpark

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Quality Manager with experience in heavy engineering to oversee quality assurance processes at our Vanderbijlpark facility.

Experience / Requirements

• Good knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
• Full understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14731, ISO 3834-2 standards.
• Proficient IT skills (databases, MS Office, etc.).
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong technical skills and good numerical/statistics understanding.
• Planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Assertiveness.

Responsibilities

1. Establish, implement, and maintain the company's QMS, including system audits.
2. Manage Quality Engineering, Welding Engineering, Quality Control, Calibration, and HT functions.
3. Review client specifications during tender stages to ensure compliance and limit company risk.
4. Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
5. Manage technical queries, concessions, NCRs, and CD processes.
6. Develop and improve quality control systems.
7. Manage departmental activities within budget and schedule constraints.
8. Serve as the quality representative on projects and compile Quality Plans.
9. Ensure activities align with QCPs, production planning, and customer requirements.
10. Coordinate all quality-related project activities.
11. Manage mechanical testing and subcontracted NDT services.
12. Oversee data file and code data book management.
13. Manage supplier and subcontractor quality, including audits and documentation review.
14. Monitor rejection rates, support procurement, and compile supplier quality statistics.
15. Screen, qualify, and train welders per applicable codes and standards.
16. Maintain welders' qualifications and monitor weld repair rates.
17. Generate and maintain PQRs, WPSs, heat treatment procedures, and ensure ISO 3834-2 compliance.
18. Oversee quality control reviews, technical reviews, work instructions, and client liaison.

Additional Information

This role involves overseeing compliance with ISO 3834-2 and ISO 14731 standards, along with other quality assurance activities specific to the heavy engineering sector.