Senior Quality Control System (QCS)

Sappi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global organization as a Senior Quality Control System Engineer, where you will oversee and maintain Quality Control Systems across various sites. This role involves optimizing processes and ensuring compliance with international engineering standards. You will play a critical role in developing maintenance strategies and fostering a safe working environment while benchmarking against global practices. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, this opportunity promises a dynamic career path in a company that has thrived for over 80 years. If you are passionate about quality control and continuous improvement, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Opportunities to travel

Market leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Control System Engineering.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain Quality Control Systems ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Develop maintenance best practices and optimize processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Control System Engineering

Supervisory Skills

DCS (Distributed Control Systems)

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

IT Experience

Process Optimization

Education

Engineering Degree or Diploma (NQF7)

Tools

Network Platform Software

Smart Platform Software

Job description

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Quality Control System Engineer to oversee and maintain the Quality Control Systems (QCS), Headbox Control Systems, Calendar Control Systems, CD and MD Control Systems for Sappi Mills in compliance with engineering standards whilst implementing best practices, optimize processes, and benchmark against international operations for continuous improvement.

As a Senior Quality Control System Engineer , you will be responsible to:

• Develop QCS maintenance best practice systems, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets to meet production and QCS performance targets, aligning with the regional maintenance strategy and international standards.
• Provide input into determining production targets, including shrinkage, standard deviation, and final product quality, benchmarking against international practices for competitiveness.

• Maintain effective communication of Data and BUS Links between QCS, Distributive Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logical Systems (PLC) based on international standards.

• Prioritize and motivate capital expenditure projects for new equipment, technology, or upgrades, ensuring alignment with international best practices.
• Review the performance of all control loops and make improvements as necessary, benchmarking against international benchmarks on a continuous basis
• Maintain a safe working environment for the QCS Engineering team, adhering to the Sappi SHEQ system and international safety standards.
• Monitor compliance with ISO Standards, benchmarking against global quality standards for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate QCS duties and standby duties on all Sappi sites, prioritizing based on the nature of the breakdown and benchmarking against international response times.
• Manage QCS Department T&A, incorporating best practices for efficient workforce management

What are we looking for?

• Recognized Engineering Degree or Diploma (NQF7) e.g., BSc/B Tech/NHD Elect Eng. (LC).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with Quality Control System Engineering and at least 5 years supervisory experience
• DCS, PLC, and IT experience essential.
• Minimum 10 yearsexperience within Pulp and Paper industry
• Extensive knowledge of Network Platform software and hardware, Smart Platform software and hardware

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role)
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits