Welding Quality Technician / Coordinator

Intellistaff; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A quality management firm in Durban seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality activities and ensure product and service compliance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a welding environment and hold relevant qualifications in quality management. Responsibilities include managing non-conformance issues, conducting internal audits, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure product quality. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7 years in a quality/welding environment.
• 5 years of conducting measurements on welded/fabricated products.
• 3 years in a supervisory/management role.

Responsibilities

• Assist workshop staff on quality issues.
• Manage all Non Conformance queries & investigations.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Manage outsourced inspection activities.
• Prepare Quality Control plans.

Skills

Quality assurance management

Welding knowledge

ISO 9001 compliance

Internal auditing

Supervisory skills

Education

Tertiary qualification related to quality assurance

Welding related qualification

Job description

Overview

Location : New Germany, KZN

Job Description :

Plan, manage, and optimize quality activities to ensure products and services meets customer specific requirements. Expedite investigations and improvements relating to quality & productivity

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification related to quality assurance & management
• Welding related qualification
• 7 Years in a quality / welding environment
• 5 years of conducting measurements on welded / fabricated products
• 3 years in a supervisory / management role
• Prior quality control experience in a manufacturing environment
• ISO 9001 Quality Management compliance training
• Internal auditing
• Supervisory / Management training advantageous
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 3834 practices within a quality control environment

Responsibilities

• Assist workshop staff on quality issues and communicate quality control information to all relevant departments
• Manage all Non Conformance queries & investigations
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues
• Manage outsourced inspection activities like Dye pen, MPI, X-Ray, AIA & Pressure Testing
• Prepare Quality Control plans
• Manage sample making approval process (ISIR process)
• Internal & supplier audits
• Ensure all quality records are maintained for traceability
• Ensure quality assurance is built in the process
• Conduct measurements using various measuring instruments
• Train employees on quality control
• Inspection equipment calibration & control
• Defect outflow investigation
• Jig / Fixture control
• Review job requirements based on product design and contractual requirements
• Technical reviews
• Daily planning for inspection & testing
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce quality assurance systems
• Train & ensure competency of employees with regards to quality
• Ensure that all inspection tasks are performed
• Liaise with designer, client and other stakeholders to maximize quality
• Provide root cause analysis and execute corrective action plans
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Manage the performance of all quality equipment
• Create work instructions / standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems
• Project management
• Continuous improvement
• Manage KPAs of subordinates
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
• Ensure productivity targets are met / Assist with expediting work