Randburg: Quality Team Leader

Minimum requirements: Quality Control & Assurance : Supervise inspections at raw material, in-process, and final production stages. Check product dimensions, tolerances, materials, surface finishes, and functional performance against engineering drawings and specs. Validate special processes such as welding, machining, heat treatment, coating, assembly, etc. Approve finished goods for delivery and ensure conformity with customer requirements. Maintain and improve inspection standards, control plans, and checklists. Manufacturing Engineering Support : Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and revision changes. Participate in DFM/DFA reviews to identify quality risks early. Support prototype builds and First Article Inspection (FAI). Collaborate with engineering on deviations, rework instructions, and design adjustments. Ensure measurement and test methods align with technical specifications. Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of quality inspectors, technicians, and lab personnel. Allocate inspection work and align schedules with production plans. Train teams on inspection methods, measurement tools, and documentation. Conduct performance reviews, coach staff, and address training needs. Standards & Compliance : Enforce compliance with manufacturing and quality standards such as: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949 (automotive), AS9100 (aerospace), API/Q1-Q2 (oil & gas), etc. Support internal and external audits. Maintain calibration for measurement tools (CMM, micrometers, gauges, torque tools, etc.). Ensure SHEQ policies are followed on the shop floor. Non-Conformance & Root Cause Analysis : Investigate product defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints. Lead structured problem-solving using: 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Pareto, PDCA Implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA). Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and update processes accordingly. Documentation & Traceability : Maintain inspection records, test reports, calibration logs, and NCR logs. Ensure traceability of materials, batches, heat numbers, serial numbers, etc. Prepare quality KPIs: scrap rates, rework, defects, downtime, complaint trends. Control quality-related documentation such as SOPs, WIs, control plans, quality manuals. Supplier & Customer Quality Interface : Perform supplier quality evaluations and incoming inspections. Work with suppliers on NCRs and corrective action plans. Engage customers on quality issues, FATs, documentation packages, and complaint resolution. Present quality performance trends and improvement actions when required. 📌 Examples of Sector-Specific Activities (Depending on the Plant) May also include: CMM programming or validation Weld qualifications (WPS/PQR) and NDT Pressure testing / leak testing Torque certification for fasteners SPC and MSA for high-volume production Consultant: Angie Botes – Dante Personnel Greenstone