Quality Specialist

University of Fort Hare; Kariega, Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Quality Specialist to ensure product compliance with established specifications. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in OEM manufacturing, preferably within Tier 1 or the Chemistry Industry. Responsibilities include addressing quality concerns and adhering to automotive industry standards. Competitive, market-related salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in OEM manufacturing environment, preferably Tier 1 or Chemistry Industry.
• Minimum of 1-2 direct reports required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product compliance with specification requirements.
• React to out of control conditions and coordinate with teams.
• Resolve product quality problems using root cause analysis tools.

Skills

Computer Literacy (Advanced Microsoft Office)

Understanding of IATF 16949

Statistical tools and indices

Root cause analysis tools

Yellow belt six sigma

Education

Grade 12 Certificate, with Mathematics and Science

Certificate in Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Diploma / Engineering Diploma

Job description

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

Our Client is seeking Quality Specialist to join their company in Eastern Cape – based in Port Elizabeth

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate, with Mathematics and Science as subjects
• Certificate in Quality Assurance.
• Quality Assurance Diploma / Engineering Diploma – Preferable
• Computer Literacy (Advanced Microsoft office)
• Yellow belt six sigma (preferably green belt)
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years in OEM manufacturing environment (Preferable Tier 1, or Chemistry Industry tier N)
• Minimum of at least 1- 2 direct reports
• Good understanding of IATF 16949, automotive core tools.
• OEM Specific Requirements
• Good understanding of statistical tools and indices

Job Duties

• To ensure that the product manufactured complies with the specification requirements that are established internally as well as those requirements that have been communicated by our OEM’s.
• Effectively react to out of control conditions, segregate nonconforming parts from standard production, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to rectify processes immediately to operate at mean set points of control limits.
• Effectively resolve product quality problems by means of root cause analysis tools defined by the organization.

Orders / Reports

• Ensuring compliance with applicable automotive industry quality standards, IATF 16949, OEM specific requirements (Q1, IQB)
• Perform verification/validation of implemented improvements, change processes and new product launch.
• Perform layered process audits.
• Support area audit findings in terms of root‑cause identification and subsequent corrective and systemic actions based on Fast Response methodology.
• Enhance internal supplier performance to improve the quality of Work In Progress products and services.
• Attend area daily meetings and act as a key member of the Fast Response Team to drive resolution of out of control defects and closure of all exit criteria.
• Develop and maintain control plans and serve as a team member of the FMEA cross‑functional team.
• Supervise product/process inspectors and provide support in decision‑making on segregated non‑conforming product.
• Review and sign off on all inspection records and provide feedback to inspectors.
• Manage archiving and retrieval of records as per the company’s record retention policy.
• Monitor significant characteristics using statistical tools and data acquisition software.
• Conduct measurement system analysis on measurement devices listed on the control plan.
• Attend daily scrap meetings and provide input/support to out of control conditions.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Comply with all legal precepts concerning health, safety and environment.
• Promote a positive culture and awareness as far as HSE matters are concerned.
• Ensure each team member understands their roles and abides by the above rules as well as the OEM specific requirements at all times.
• Maintain discipline in the work environment.
• Define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of each team member.

Salary

Market related

How to Apply

1. Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page – https://measuredability.com/jobs/
2. Search for the job title.
3. Click Apply to submit your CV.