Quality Specialist

Purpose of the Job 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. Major Responsibilities and Key Results Areas 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 nonconforming 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. Ensure that defects are captured captures and that failure modes are correctly identified. Supports to drive defect reduction action plans to meet operational budgets Provides weekly summary reports to the QC Manager. Area custodian for Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Daily on the job observations for product and record compliance. Supporting role in addressing Customer complaints. Supports captured entries to the lesson learned data base and co-ordination of issuing and awareness training of Quality Alerts/ One Point lessons/ Quality Focus Points. 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 Educational Qualifications Grade 12 Certificate, with Mathematics and Science as subjects Certificate in Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance Diploma/ Engineering Diploma - Preferable Yellow belt six sigma (preferably green belt) Experience 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

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 10/16/2024