Statistical Technician

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks candidates for a quality engineering role in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Applicants should possess a Technical National Higher Diploma in Engineering and have 2-3 years of experience in quality/process environments. Key responsibilities include data mining, statistical analysis, and managing calibration processes. A strong proficiency in statistical software and Excel is essential, with the ideal candidate also holding Six Sigma credentials.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a Quality/Process/Statistical environment.
• Experience with data mining and statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of calibration processes.

Responsibilities

• Write macros to monitor defects and product indicators.
• Utilize statistical techniques to identify out-of-control processes.
• Provide support for Six Sigma projects focusing on data analysis.
• Manage calibration processes ensuring integrity and traceability.

Skills

Data mining

Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)

Statistical analysis

Education

Technical National Higher Diploma in Engineering

BTech or equivalent in Statistics

Tools

Excel

SAP

Shopware

Adroit databases

Job description

• Technical National Higher Diploma in Engineering
• Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
• Experience:
  • 2-3 years in a Quality/Process/Statistical environment

Advantageous Requirements

• Education:
  • BTech or equivalent in Statistics
  • Six Sigma (Green Belt)
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years in a Quality/Process/Statistical environment

Key Responsibilities

Data Mining

• Write macros to stage charts for monitoring defects, process, and product indicators from Excel, SAP, Shopware, and Adroit databases.
• Utilize statistical techniques to determine out-of-control processes.
• Compute data efficiently and effectively into statistical graphical representations.
• Provide support for Six Sigma projects, focusing on data analysis needs.
• Assist with all Measurement System Analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Interpret data to easily identify areas requiring improvement.

Calibration

• Take ownership of the calibration process.
• Utilize Shopware effectively to identify when gauges are due for service.
• Manage service records to ensure integrity and traceability of information.
• Ensure zero product defects are manufactured due to uncalibrated test equipment.