Top electronics manufacturer seeks Quality Specialist.
Turnaround quality issues in the business.
Non-Negotiables (We will check – No Chance Takers):
- Must have guts and the ability to improve the situation even if there is opposition.
- At least 5 years experience in electronics and PCB manufacturing.
- At least 3 years experience in a quality management role in electronics and PCB manufacturing – this must specifically include effective quality improvement products.
- In-depth understanding of ISO.
- In-depth understanding of quality metrics that specifically apply to electronics and PCB manufacturing.
- Big picture strategic thinker.
- Exceptional people skills.
- Manages own emotions well.
Wants to make a difference in the role.
Stable career history.
Strongly Beneficial:
- Exposure or certification in Six Sigma or equivalent.
- Production experience.
Key Responsibilities:
This role is in the South African metal products manufacturing industry. All duties would take place in this context.
- Address supplier quality issues.
- Significantly reduce rework time.
- Implement TQM manufacturing process improvement.
- People skills and interdepartmental harmonisation skills.
Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months):
- Address supplier quality issues. Currently, PCB boards have a failure rate of 15-30%. Get this down to 5% within 6 months and 1% within 12 months.
- 20% of available hours are being spent on rework. Get this down to 5% within 6 months and 1% within 12 months.
- Implement TQM quality practices in the business (Not a paper exercise).
- Implement managed SLA's with suppliers which includes test certifications.
- Implement electronics PCB test jigs and equipment at suppliers.
Background Work Experience:
- 5+ years experience in electronics and PCB manufacturing.
- 3+ years experience in a quality management role in electronics and PCB manufacturing – this must specifically include effective quality improvement products.
- ISO or Six Sigma Qualification.
- Diploma or Degree in Electronics.
- Proven track record in quality projects (we will check references).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Personality Summary:
- Moderate to High Driver – Results Orientated Go-getter.
- Moderate to High Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact-based decision making.
- Moderate Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices.
- Advantageous – Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.
Benefits of this Role:
- Top German Multinational.
- Strong opportunities for career growth and development.
- Opportunity to make a difference and "leave your mark".
Reports to:
Director
Location:
Johannesburg North (Randburg Area)
Employment Equity:
N/A
Salary:
Market Related. In the Range of RK to RK per annum. Negotiable for exceptional candidates.
Type:
Permanent
Start:
ASAP
Reference:
DT