Pinetown: Quality Assurance Engineer posted by G-Core Capital

• Manage Various Audits: System, Process, Supplier audits.
• Third Party & Customer Audits: Preparing for and managing audits conducted by customers or third-party certification bodies.
• Customer and IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3 Self-assessments.
• Manage the site laboratory and its functions.
• Customer Database & Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs). Managing customer expectations, compliance with CSRs, and tracking customer quality performance metrics (PPM, etc.).
• Develop, maintain and publicise quality records and statistics and ensure that continuous improvement activities are undertaken to focus and improve on negative quality trends or developments.
• Requalification of Products Including Raw Materials. Periodic revalidation of products and raw materials to ensure continued compliance with specifications.
• Assess, respond and ensure effective close out of all Non-Conformances, Corrective Action Plans & Reports and Audit Report Findings.
• Analyse field / customer complaints / trends to establish meaningful preventative and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement
• Develop and implement functional value-added quality / product training
• Support & Assist site Management with Continuous Improvement Processes, Projects, and trends.
• Timing & Validation plans for product testing and projects.
• Manage Containment activities, Process Deviations and Product Concessions.
• Support with PFMEA / CP requirements.
• Management of PPAP requirements for external customers and suppliers.
• Work closely with suppliers to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; certification in quality management is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in quality engineering or quality management roles within the automotive industry or Minimum 5years in manufacturing industry

 
Skills:

• Strong understanding of quality management systems, standards (e.g., ISO/TS 16949, 9001 & 14001), and regulatory requirements applicable to automotive manufacturing.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve quality objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., MS Office, statistical analysis software) and quality management systems (e.g., ERP, QMS).
• High Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Deadline Driven