Port Elizabeth: Body Shop Quality Engineer

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field Quality Management certification is essential 3 years of experience in a quality engineering role in an OEM body shop environment Code 08 or higher driver’s licence with at least 2 years of driving experience Proficiency in CAD software such as Solid-Works/ UG NX, Auto-CAD, CATIA, Caligo, and PolyWorks Project management tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials A detailed understanding of ISO9001, Six Sigma, and TS16949 is essential Familiarity with various manufacturing processes, including stamping, welding, adhesive bonding, and assembly techniques, is required Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and a consistent ability to achieve deadlines under pressure are important Detailed knowledge of the strengths of materials and material behaviour during BIW manufacturing processes is essential Detailed knowledge of the use of project management tools is required RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for quality control for Body in White (BIW) components to meet performance and manufacturing goals in terms of quality Develop and implement an effective quality control system that measures incoming parts quality, checks fixture accuracy, and BIW assembly quality in a startup environment Be assertive in enforcing quality standards Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the quality management system Together with the assembly team, promote and implement techniques for continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke (error proofing), and measurement system analysis Prepare documentation of critical analysis and provide suggestions for correcting errors Fully implement process capability studies in terms of Sigma Perform physical tests to determine a product’s performance (Young’s Modulus) Write reports and present detailed technical information Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure product safety and compliance with regulations Create and maintain a technical quality management system and relevant documentation, quality engineering specifications, and quality-specific inspection manuals for a startup operation Recommend and implement cost-effective solutions to reduce manufacturing expenses while maintaining product quality Apply project management tools and principles from conceptual to completion stages, accounting for budget and operational considerations Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the quality team and the organization by conducting cross-functional departmental training on any quality-related topic Conduct a full BIW audit, provide audit feedback and training to improve BIW assembly quality Apply project management tools and methodologies to summarise quality audit results and present to senior leaders Manage the quality team to ensure quality inspection, audits, and awareness policies and processes are adhered to