Port Elizabeth: Supplier Quality Engineer €“ Stamping posted by Profile Personnel

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Job Summary

New Product Development & Production
Approval (APQP) of new materials, components & systems in electrical commodity (wiring harnesses, electronic modules, motors, etc.)
Provide Supplier Quality requirements for all new business sourcing decisions and business transfers (BTAB) affecting local suppliers to achieve company objectives in terms of quality, technology and price
Key member of sourcing team in support of Supplier Nomination / Selection process
Supplier Quality performance monitoring and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

Drive rapid product issue resolution with suppliers for all supplier manufactured causes
Conduct regular supplier audits on quality management systems and processes to ensure supplier manufacturing controls consistently meet quality
requirements
Implement product and/or process changes at suppliers, and ensure they are effectively managed / executed without disruption to supply while meeting company quality and engineering standards

Mechanical, Quality or other related Engineering qualification with an additional
NQF level 4 minimum in Machining & Toolmaking
Minimum 5 years experience in tool & die fabrication in the stampings commodity with a strong desire and/or exposure in the manufacturing quality
systems
Minimum 10 years experience in automotive manufacturing process and component development
Extensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as IATF16949,
ISO9001, VDA6.3, etc.
Proven Manufacturing Quality Systems knowledge including lean manufacturing concepts
Thorough understanding of Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
Knowledge in automotive supplier manufacturing processes and controls
Thorough understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including detailed knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for automotive components and systems
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

English oral and written communication skills
Ability to confidentially present to large forums and in front of Senior Leadership of the company and at the supplier base
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to influence others to gain cooperation and ability to deal with ambiguity
Interpersonal savvy
Learning on the fly
Drive for results, high degree of planning, creative ability and discipline
Strong strategic agility
Good technical knowledge in automotive electrical commodity, systems and components
Highly analytical, able to conduct root cause analysis and apply problem solving techniques
Good Problem Solving skills (8D, 5 Whys, Ishakawa , Red X, etc.)
Extensive knowledge on manufacturing techniques and processes used in manufacturing electrical components and systems
Excellent project management skills
Broad understanding of Quality Management System requirements
Working knowledge in reading and interpreting Engineering drawings
Computer skills (MS Office suite of apps such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to conduct supplier audits on Quality Management Systems and
Manufacturing Process Control Plans

Please forward CV and ALL supporting documentation to, Profile Personnel
Supplier Quality Engineer €“ Stamping position available in Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth. This job position was posted by Profile Personnel. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-06-09 at 13:27:03 in the Automotive category