Quality Specialist

Profile Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality management consulting firm in Durban seeks a Quality Manager to oversee quality processes, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma in Quality Management, 3-5 years of experience in the automotive sector, and be certified in ISO 9001 and other relevant standards. The role requires strong data analysis and team management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role in the Automotive Industry.
• Trained Auditor: ISO 9001: 2015, IATF 16949: 2016, VDA 6.3: 2016.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control Quality Systems and Processes.
• Conduct internal Process audits and Product & Layout audits.
• Compile Quality Topics for Quality Awareness Training.
• Implement Quality Procedures and Work Instructions.

Skills

Quality Management

Problem-solving

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

VDA 6.3

Auditing

Data Analysis

Team Management

Education

National Diploma in Quality Management or Engineering

Grade 12 / School leaving certificate

Tools

Quality Management System

MSA

Control Plans

FMEA

Job description

Job Purpose

To monitor and control Quality Systems and Processes to achieve Quality Standards and meet customer-specific requirements (CSR's).

Requirements for Applicants

Minimum Requirement

• Grade 12 / School leaving certificate
• National Diploma in Quality Management or Engineering

Additional Requirements

Trained Auditor: ISO 9001 : 2015, IATF 16949 : 2016, VDA 6.3 : 2016

Experience

3-5 years’ experience in a similar role in the Automotive Industry

Key Performance Areas

Quality Management

• Compile Quality Topics for Quality Awareness Training

Quality Assurance

• Implement Quality Procedures and Work Instructions
• Maintain the Quality Assurance system
• Ensure compliance of Quality Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions

Audits

• Conduct internal Process audits (VDA 6.3 : 2016) and Product & Layout audits

Supply Quality Assurance (SQA)

• Specify Supplier Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL's) (Tolerances, Drawing requirements, Tooling, PPM's, etc.)
• Analyse Supplier Performance (Product Quality, Special Status, etc.) and make recommendations
• Notify Suppliers of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions

Quality Control

• Establish and manage Critical Control Points in the Process
• Investigate all Quality non-conformances and track corrective actions
• Analyse the PPM's and defect trends and make recommendations
• Conduct Gauge MSA assessments on all measuring systems
• Determine the disposition of quarantined products (Pass, Reject or Rework)
• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System ensuring that it complies with all applicable requirements contained in the IATF 16949 : 2016 and VDA6
• Achieve Quality Assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analyses to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements and implementing change
• Develop Quality assurance plans by conducting risk analysis; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; procedures, corrective actions and verification procedures
• Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, measuring production; documenting evidence & writing and updating quality assurance procedures
• Communicate and liaise with internal and external customers and foster relationship thereof
• Facilitate containment at Customer Site, raise Quality Alert bulletins and facilitate training on quality related concerns
• Control of non-conforming products and the rework thereof
• Support the quality production inspectors to make product related decisions as to the disposition of quarantined products (Pass, Reject or Rework)
• Generate work instructions and product specific documentation
• Facilitate the generation and updating of Flow Charts, Control Plans and FMEA’s
• Responsible for facilitating Measurement System Analysis and Capability Studies
• Liaise with Stores Controller and Manufacturing Practitioner regarding Quality concerns
• Responsible for Supplier Development in liaison with Stores Controller and Manufacturing Practitioner
• Compile and maintain Audit Schedules (Dock & Product Audits, Manufacturing Process Audits (VDA 6.3 : 2016), Internal Systems Audits (IATF 16949 : 2016))
• Maintain & improve product quality by completing product, process, system, compliance and surveillance audits & investigating customer complaints.
• Coordinate Annual Quality Management reviews and keep records of meeting and quality objectives
• Compile Monthly Management Quality Reports
• Compile weekly yields reports
• Review Quality Risks and requirements in APQP activities
• Ensure compliance to process and Customer Specifications
• Complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Investigate and implement counter measures for continual quality improvement
• Monitor and measure customer feedback, complaints and rejections to identify opportunities for improvement
• Conduct MSA studies
• Approve COC’s in absence of QM

Information Management and Direction Focusing

• Collate and analyse company data and management reports

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

• Review Quality Risks of APQP activities
• Ensure compliance to process and Customer Specifications
• Complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Provide input to the Contract Review Process

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain an updated Continuous Improvement Plan

People Management

• Ensure an enabling climate / culture.
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
• Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
• Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning.
• Determine the training needs of the Department.
• Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance.
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Resolve grievances and disputes

We note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.