South Africa: Quality Engineer (Bolting) posted by Profile Personnel

Brief Role Description

To plan, define, co-ordinate and be accountable for Quality audits and inspections in Press, Body, Paint and Assembly shops. To maintain and improve product surface quality and mechanical joints by monitoring and reporting on nonconformances and processes. Drive product improvements based on top faults detected by investigating route causes and initiating corrective actions to meet Konzern Quality standards and provide continuous improvements.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Establishing root causes and implement corrective actions for allocated quality problems.
• Interfacing with various departments within the company
• Present findings / reports at various forums and management structures
• Liaising with overseas counterparts with regard to build/quality matters
• Co-ordinate and be accountable for Quality issues.
• Lead cross functional teams when required.
• Monitor and reporting of non-conformances and processes to drive early detection and initiate corrective actions.

Qualification requirements

Have a minimum National Diploma in one of the following engineering sciences (ND Mechanical. Electrical, Mechatronics, Metallurgy)

Experience needed

Have 3 -5 years experience within the manufacturing industry.

Essentials

• Have good report writing and presentation skills.
• Have proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing processes
• Sound problem-solving skills and Quality Tools e.g., Fishbone, FMEA, SPC & DOE
• Experience in interpreting measuring reports and technical drawings
• Proficiency in database software packages (MS SQL, Oracle etc.)
• Be assertive and have the ability to motivate.
• Be a team player and be able to work under pressure.
• In-depth knowledge of bolting equipment and applications inclusive of monitoring systems and controls.

Added Advantage

• Analytically minded with the ability and inclination to work accurately with databases.
• System based data extraction, interpretation and analysis.
• Toolmaker Trade
• A knowledge of German language
• Experience in engineering packages (CATIA, CAD)
• BSc Degree / B-Tech Mechanical / Metallurgy or Mechatronics Engineering