Uitenhage: Quality Specialist

Job Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate, with Mathematics and Science as subjects Certificate in Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance Diploma/ Engineering Diploma – Preferable Computer Literacy (Advanced Microsoft office) Yellow belt six sigma (preferably green belt) Minimum of 3 – 5 years in OEM manufacturing environment (Preferable Tier 1, or Chemistry Industry tier N) Minimum of at least 1- 2 direct reports Good understanding of IATF 16949, Automotive core tools. OEM Specific Requirements Good understanding of Statistical tools and indices Job Duties: To ensure that the product manufactured complies with the specification requirements that are established internally as well as those requirements that have been communicated by our OEMs. Effective reactions to out of control conditions, to ensure that nonconforming parts are segregated from standard production, co-ordinate with cross functional teams to ensure that the process is rectified immediately to operate at mean set points of control limits. Effective product quality problem resolution by means of root cause analysis tools defined by the organization. Orders/Reports Ensuring compliance with applicable Automotive Industry quality standards, IATF 16949, OEM Specific requirements (Q1, IQB) Performs verification/validation of implemented improvements, change processes and new product launch. Performs Layered Process Audits Support of area audit findings in terms of root cause identification and subsequent corrective and systemic actions implemented, based on Fast Response methodology. Enhancing internal supplier performance to improve the quality of Work In Progress product and services Attends the area daily meeting and is a key team member of the Fast Response Team to drive resolution to out of control defects and closure of all exit criteria. Develops and maintains Control Plans and is a Team member of the FMEA Cross functional Team Supervision of Product/ Process Inspectors and provides support in decision making on segregated non-conforming product. Review of and sign off on all Inspection Records and use and a feedback medium to the inspectors. Performing Archiving and retrievable of records as per companys record retention policy. Monitoring of Significant Characteristics by means of statistical tools and data acquisition software Conducting Measurement System Analysis on measurement devices listed on the Control Plan. Attends the daily scrap meeting and offers input/ support to out of control conditions. Health, Safety and Environment Comply with all legal precepts concerning Health, Safety and Environment Promote a positive culture and awareness as far as matter and HSE are concerned Ensure that each member of the team understands their roles and abides by the above rules as well as the OEM specific requirements at all times. Maintains discipline in the work environment. Defines and communicates the roles and responsibilities of each team member Salary: Market Related How to apply: