Quality Specialist

Overview: To monitor and control Quality Systems and Processes to achieve Quality Standards and meet customer specific requirements (CSR’s) Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 / School leaving certificate National Diploma Quality Management or Engineering Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016 3-5 years’ experience within a similar role in the Automotive Industry Key Performance Areas: Quality Control: Establish and manage Critical Control Points in the Process Investigate all Quality non-conformances and track corrective actions Analyse the PPM's and defect trends and make recommendations Conduct Gauge MSA assessments on all measuring systems Determine the disposition of quarantined products (Pass, Reject or Rework) Manage and maintain the Quality Management System ensuring that it complies with all applicable requirements contained in the IATF 16949:2016 and VDA6 Achieve Quality Assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements and implementing change Develop Quality assurance plans by conducting risk analysis; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; procedures, corrective actions and verification procedures Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence & writing and updating quality assurance procedures Communicate and liaise with internal and external customers and foster relationship thereof Facilitate containment at Customer Site, raise Quality Alert bulletins and facilitate training on quality related concerns Control of non-conforming products and the rework thereof Support the quality production inspectors to make product related decisions as to the disposition of quarantined products (Pass, Reject or Rework) Generate work instructions and product specific documentation Facilitate the generation and updating of Flow Charts, Control Plans and FMEA’s Responsible for facilitating Measurement System Analysis and Capability Studies Liaise with Stores Controller and Manufacturing Practitioner regarding Quality concerns Responsible for Supplier Development in liaison with Stores Controller and Manufacturing Practitioner Compile and maintain Audit Schedules (Dock& Product Audits, Manufacturing Process Audits (VDA 6.3:2016), Internal Systems Audits (IATF 16949:2016), Maintain & improve product quality by completing product, process, system, compliance and surveillance audits & investigating customer complaints. Coordinate Annual Quality Management reviews and keep records of meeting and quality objectives Compile Monthly Management Quality Reports Compile weekly yields reports Review Quality Risks and requirements in APQP activities Ensure compliance to process and Customer Specifications Complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Investigate and implement counter measures for continual quality improvement Monitor and measure customer feedback, complaints and rejections to identify opportunities for improvement Conduct MSA studies Approve COC’s in absence of QM Quality Management: Compile Quality Topics for Quality Awareness Training Quality Assurance: Implement Quality Procedures and Work Instructions Maintain the Quality Assurance system Ensure compliance of Quality Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions Audits: Conduct internal Process audits (VDA 6.3:2016) and Product & Layout audits Supply Quality Assurance (SQA): Specify Supplier Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL's) (Tolerances, Drawing requirements, Tooling, PPM's, etc.) Analyse Supplier Performance (Product Quality, Special Status, etc.) and make recommendations Notify Suppliers of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions Information Management and Direction Focussing: Collate and analyse company data and management reports Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Review Quality Risks of APQP activities Ensure compliance to process and Customer Specifications Complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Provide input to the Contract Review Process Continuous Improvement: Maintain an updated Continuous Improvement Plan People Management: Ensure an enabling climate/culture. Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment. Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives. Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning. Determine the training needs of the Department. Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance. Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) Resolve grievances and disputes

Location: Durban, ZA

Posted Date: 4/4/2025