Durban: Welding Quality Technician/Coordinator

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