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/MatricNational Diploma Quality Management or EngineeringAutomotive manufacturing experience as a Tier 1 supplier to the OEMBOM experience, Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016Competencies: Knowledge and Skills MS OfficeProduct and Process KnowledgeCSR'SQuality Tools & SystemsFMEAPPAPAPQPControl PlanMSASPCSpecial CharacteristicsVDA-MLAPPAKey Performance Areas:Systems and Process compliance Assist in maintaining an integrated Quality system structure within BRMP (SharePoint) management structurePerform audits of the systems 1st Party IATF 16949:2016, processes 1st Party VDA 6.3:2016 and products on site to a defined audit scheduleContinually monitor the adherence to optimum process settings and controls, targeting continual improvementRisk ManagementFacilitate action teams and improvement program's to continually improve on identified risksEnsure that safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained at all times through random auditing of various standards and requirements at set intervals to set formatsInformation Management & Direction FocusEnsure data collection and analyses of data trends and focus areas for improvement drivesCirculate data and management reports to share information on focus areas and needs for improvementControl all quality-related documentation in the plantManagement 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.Conduct MSA studiesConduct SPC studies on Process/product with Special Characteristics Business ManagementContinually measure, monitor and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction programs at the plantMaintain strong relationships with both suppliers and customersCo-ordinate the creation and implementation of a set of quality-related training modules for various levels of competency in quality tools and techniques for use as continual improvement tools at the plantPeople Management:Ensure an enabling climate/cultureEnsure a safe, secure and legal working environmentManage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectivesCompile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planningDetermine the training needs of the DepartmentConduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performanceCoach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levelsEnsure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.
)Resolve grievances and disputes