Senior Quality Engineer

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dynamic Senior Quality Engineer to improve operational excellence and drive customer satisfaction in a fast-paced automotive environment. You'll utilize robust problem-solving techniques, manage quality systems, and engage with cross-functional teams to enhance quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality within an automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems like IATF16949.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer satisfaction and manage QMS CAPA process.
• Participate in auditing and facilitate KPI reporting.
• Analyze corrective actions to improve KPIs.

Skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

National Diploma in Engineering

Diploma in Quality

Tools

MS-Office

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Quality Engineer to lead with precision, solve with purpose, and drive quality excellence.

If you're passionate about continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational performance in a fast-paced environment — this opportunity is for you.

The key job outputs of the function include, but are not limited to:

1. Drive customer satisfaction through effective problem description identification and applying a logical approach to problem solving by utilizing robust problem-solving techniques.
2. Stimulate 8D action plan closure and measure effectiveness of countermeasures implemented.
3. Establish good relationships across the entire customer base through effective communication and responsiveness to concerns raised.
4. Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.
5. Prepare, measure, and drive IPPM reduction with focus on reworks, FTT, scrap reduction, and continuous improvement.
6. Manage the QMS CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action) process through the PDCA cycle.
7. Identify gaps in QMS by maintaining an audit schedule focused on shopfloor-related activities.
8. Participate in launch team activities, highlighting possible process non-conformances based on risk assessments, FMEAs, SOPs, and CSRs.
9. Manage and conduct internal audits.
10. Promote operational quality awareness, training, and improvement actions based on LPA processes.
11. Facilitate daily KPI reporting to the Plant Manager and Operations team.
12. Consolidate and report KPIs for monthly BOS preparation.
13. Monitor and track customer scorecards.
14. Analyze and implement corrective/preventative actions to improve all KPIs.

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Engineering or Qualified Toolmaker NTC 6.
• Diploma in Quality (advantageous) or advanced knowledge of quality systems.
• Intermediate to advanced MS-Office skills.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, Ishikawa, 5 WHY.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings, CAD files, parts, and assemblies.
• 5+ years of experience in quality within an automotive environment, preferably in a press shop setting.
• Knowledge of IATF16949, VDA6.3, IQSB, Ford Q1 standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, resilient, and capable of working under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to manage cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with customers.
• Excellent time management and report writing skills.

If you wish to apply, please email your CV to Kirsten Smith at [emailprotected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for future relevant roles.