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Port Elizabeth: Quality Engineer (Permanent) posted by Profile Personnel

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Job Description

About the Role

As a Quality Engineer at Profile Personnel, you will be responsible for planning, defining, and leading all departmental project activities to ensure high-quality products and efficient management signoff processes. You will drive product improvements by investigating root causes of top faults and escalating to the causing area to enhance the Direct Run Rate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and driving all projects related activities for QAVM EOL during different phases, ensuring units are tracked and routed through correct processes and audited within agreed timelines.
  • Identifying and understanding new product and process part changes for MY and New model introduction, presenting to the team for ease of understanding and inspection.
  • Representing QAVM EOL at inter divisional projects meetings, highlighting non-conformities and opportunities for improvements to streamline or enhance processes.
  • Performing and approving fitment trails of new and changed product parts prior to introduction with responsible departments, ensuring parts conform to required quality specifications and desired quality standards.
  • Preparing and presenting project units to management, providing knowledge and background of each unit, relevant information, and documentation for management signoff.
  • Providing information on ECRs and deviations to the team, ensuring awareness and understanding of changes and expectations for quality during inspection or DKA audits.
  • Escalating processes when quality requirements are not met, taking early preventative actions by responsible stakeholders to meet deadlines.
  • Generating project investment requirements and controlling expenditure within approved budgets, helping to set financial objectives with QAVM EOL Manager.

Requirements

  • National Diploma/Degree in an Engineering field
  • Minimum 5 years relevant automotive manufacturing experience
  • Understanding of the vehicle build process and required quality output (e.g., EOL & Assembly)
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle release processes
  • Knowledge of vehicle components and systems
  • Working knowledge of equipment, fixtures, and tools used in the shop
  • Good computer skills (MS Office package, SharePoint, and company Group systems)
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Qualifications

National Diploma/Degree in an Engineering field

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not mentioned in the original job description.

Added Advantage

B-Tech in Quality

How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

About Automotive Service Jobs in Eastern Cape

The automotive service industry is a vital sector in Eastern Cape, South Africa, with numerous opportunities available for skilled professionals. Generally, the job market trends indicate a steady demand for skilled technicians and mechanics to cater to the growing number of vehicles on the road. Typically, this demand is highest in urban areas where there are more residents who own cars.

In terms of salary expectations, it’s common for automotive service roles to fall within broad ranges, typically ranging from R30 000 to R80 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, these figures are subject to variation, and actual salaries may differ based on individual circumstances. For instance, experienced technicians with specialized skills or those working for larger companies may earn higher salaries.

Common skills required for automotive service roles include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork ability, adaptability, and technical knowledge of various vehicle systems. Typically, candidates with a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Repair are well-suited for these roles.

The automotive service industry is often associated with the following sectors: manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and technology. These industries frequently require skilled technicians to maintain and repair their fleets of vehicles.

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For career development, automotive service professionals can typically progress to senior technician or supervisor roles within a few years of experience. With further training or education, they may also pursue careers in management, sales, or technical training. Often, companies invest in employee development programs, providing opportunities for on-the-job training, workshops, and mentorship schemes.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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