Port Elizabeth: Quality Assurance Engineer posted by Headhunters

Our Client in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Quality Assurance Engineer to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (NQF 6).
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (NQF 7).
• Up to 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Yellow Belt Six Sigma (preferably Green Belt).
• Minimum of 35 years experience in an OEM manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Quality Assurance Control (30%)

• Develop and coordinate engineering procedures, standards, and specifications for electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and system operations.

• Maintain engineering-aligned QA records and documentation using relevant systems (e.g., Shopware).

• Ensure original machine manufacturing data is available and adhered to in engineering practices.

• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet required quality standards and customer requirements.

• Coordinate and support internal and external quality audits.

• Evaluate audit findings and implement corrective actions to meet QA standards.

Engineering Systems and Support (25%)

• Review and improve the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems.

• Evaluate the reliability and accuracy of engineering QA standards.

• Drive improvement initiatives related to machine performance, production quality, and operational efficiency.

• Maintain and oversee document management systems.

• Compile engineering and management reports.

• Supervise and coordinate the Facilities Team, including maintenance and support staff.

• Ensure daily maintenance tasks and unplanned work are completed effectively.

• Monitor compliance with safety requirements (including blood lead monitoring where applicable).

• Coordinate procurement of parts and external service support when required.

Compliance (25%)

• Ensure adherence to company procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Identify operational risks and report concerns to management.

• Maintain documentation and records required for compliance.

• Monitor cost control measures to prevent wasteful or irregular expenditure.

Cost and Financial Control (10%)

• Contribute to departmental budget preparation.

• Promote efficient use of financial and operational resources.

• Monitor expenditure against budgets and report variances to management.

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities where possible.

Customer Service (10%)

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent the organization in technical and operational meetings.

• Resolve operational challenges effectively while maintaining high integrity and service standards.

• Ensure customer and stakeholder satisfaction through quality service delivery.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.