Overview: Our client in the automotive industry is looking to employ a Quality Engineer to monitor the plant's quality activities and to maintain the product, process, quality and systems to agreed standards through facilitation of improvements and audits.Minimum Requirements / Experience:Grade 12/MatricRecognised Qualification in Quality Management in the core tools of QualityFormal Training in auditing techniques (e.g., ISO internal auditor, Process Auditor)Formal Training in Quality Management Principals (e.g., ISO 9001:2000, TS 16949)Minimum 2 Years' experience working in a Quality Department within a TS 16949 listed companyCompetencies / Skills:Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 Standards.Demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the workplaceInterpersonal SkillsManaging PeopleOperational Problem Solving & Decision MakingProblem Solving & analysisProject ManagementQuality LeadershipQuality OrientationRespectSafety AwarenessSafety LeadershipStrategic Planning, Organizing & ControlSystems ThinkingTeamworkWork StandardsKey Performance Areas: Systems and Process Compliance Assist in maintaining an integrated Quality system structurePerform audits of the systems, processes and products on site to a defined audit scheduleContinually monitor the adherence to optimum process settings and controls, targeting continual improvementKnowledge and ability to develop and administer management systemsManagement of Quality at SourceContinually Improve upon the effective use of quality tools available to assist with improvement drives on the shop floor, at sourceContinually Monitor, Measure and Trend the Performances within the plant to highlight and reduce risks and concernsMaintain Quality Registers, distribution matrices and relevant boundary samples.Development and operation of Quality control systemsApplication and analysis of testing and inspection procedureAbility to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practicesFamiliarity with Quality cost concept and techniquesUnderstand and familiarity with product qualityKnowledge and familiarity with the industry