Position: Quality Systems EngineerReporting to: Quality ManagerGeneral Job Description:This position is based in Uitenhage, South Africa. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, this position will ensure the quality management system is managed and maintained. This includes identifying all the necessary processes, documenting them, establishing policies, defining roles and responsibilities, and monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of the QMS.Role & Responsibilities:Maintenance and improvement of Quality Management System in line with IATF 16949:2016 and Customer Specific Requirements.Site Administrator for Compliant Pro and Ease system.Ensure document control within the CompliantPro System.Maintain and co-ordinate Audit Schedules for System, Product, Customer, Third Party and Special Process Audits.Conduct Internal Systems Audits for QMS according to the requirements of IATF 16949:2016 and Customer Specific Requirements.Coordinate and Execute Third Party audits.Timeous submission of certification / surveillance audit corrective actions, on the IATF CARA system.Log and Issue all Corrective Actions resulting from audits, via the CompliantPro System.Coordinate and drive all corrective actions resulting from audits.Conduct effectiveness review of all corrective action close-outs.Maintain and coordinate the Manufacturing Process Audits via the Ease System.Raise IT Tickets for the Quality Department, CompliantPro and Ease systems, when required.Maintain and co-ordinate various action plans (e.g. Ford Q1 Action Plan, RFMEA, AB-MSA, etc.).Liaise with Ford STA on action plans relating to Ford Q1 Action Plan / RFMEA / AB-MSA.Update Ford Covisint Site, when required (e.g. Ford GSDB, Special Processes uploads, etc.).Monthly update of the Dana Quality Dashboard.Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports for quality objectives, key plant performance indicators, CAPA, etc.Compilation of Annual Management Review.Raise PR for Quality Department in Purchase Requisition System.Conduct plant wide training related to QMS / Quality Awareness.Conduct CompliantPro system training for new employees.Assist with vendor audits on request, and ensure formal record keeping and system update.Assist with Supplier / Customer PPAP on request, and ensure formal record keeping and system update.Education & Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree or similar in Engineering or a related field.IATF 16949:2016 First and Second Party Auditor Certificate.Core Tools Certificate (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).5+ Years experience working within Quality Management Systems.Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (Ford / Toyota / Isuzu).Knowledge of 8D Process and various steps (i.e. D0 – D8).Knowledge of the IATF CARA System.Core Competencies:Strategy - Ability to think and act in a strategic way:Can lead & act consistent with the company's strategy and values.Able to demonstrate strategic problem solving, good decision making and sound judgment based upon data.Demonstrates sound business and technical acumen.Shows a high degree of intellectual rigor during problem solving.Talent – Ability to build and develop talent:Demonstrates ability to develop self and others.Shows evidence of continuous learning.Demonstrates performance leadership.Approach – Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem solving:Actively present on the shopfloor promoting / educating / communicating regarding critical warranty impact on business.Energised, enthusiastic and positive approach to every day.Able to build trust and engage others.Can build or contribute to an inclusive team environment.Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications.Exhibits a strong professional presence.Results – Ability to achieve planned results:Demonstrates a strong customer focus through planning, actions and communication.Acts with initiative and urgency.Shows the ability to be a change leader with adaptability and continuous improvement.Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for results.Demonstrates the ability to leverage all available resources to achieve results.Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes and values inclusion and diversity. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.
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