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In support of ISUZU Motors South Africa's ongoing efforts to enhance organisational performance and provide employee development opportunities, the company is pleased to invite applications for the position of a Supplier Quality Engineer in Commercial Operations.
ISUZU Motors South Africa reserves the right to appoint the successful candidate accordingly. Only applicants who meet the specified criteria will be considered. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who meet the requirements of the IMSAf Employment Equity Plan.
Minimum Requirements

National Diploma in Mechanical or Polymer Engineering fields
Quality Management Qualification will be an added advantage.
Extensive experience in Plastic Injection Moulding processes
Minimum 10 years' in automotive manufacturing process and component development.
Experience in Plastic Injection Mould tool design and tool Buy-Off process
Minimum 5 years' experience in tool fabrication & buy-off in the plastics commodity.
Experience in Project Management
Thorough understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)).
Detailed knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for automotive components and systems
Extensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as IATF16949, ISO9001, VDA6.3, etc.
Thorough understanding of Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Proven Manufacturing Quality Systems knowledge including lean manufacturing concepts
Knowledge on automotive supplier manufacturing processes and process controls
Knowledge in vendor tooling & checking fixture fabrication standards


Ability to conduct supplier audits on Quality Management Systems and Manufacturing Process Control Plans
Travel as required for supplier visits to conduct regular process audits, product problem investigations and support component development project milestones
Valid Driver's License
Computer skills, e.g. MS Office
English oral and written communication skills both up and down the information flow chain
Strong command of skills aimed at negotiating with both external and internal customers to ensure program milestones and quality expectations at met
Ability to work under pressure
High degree of planning, creative ability and discipline
Interpersonal savvy
Strategic foresight
Highly analytical to conduct root cause analysis and apply problem solving techniques
Working knowledge in reading and interpreting Engineering drawings

Duties and Responsibilities
New Product Development & Approval Process

Schedule and lead APQP (Advanced Product Quality Plan) Kick-off meeting with nominated supplier along with buyer, project engineer and supply chain colleagues.
Ensure effective communication with Launch team / PDT on project status and escalate launch risk issues by means of a yellow or red launch alert.
Assess and approve new component manufacturing process / tool lineup proposed by the supplier
Maintain a status overview of the components in the PPAP cycle to support agreed timing.
Review dimensional, material test reports, capability study reports and other relevant data and tests reports and approve the PPAP package and provide component PPAP Approval.
Suggest and implement component/system material cost reduction (MCO) and/or continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives.

Business Transfers (BTAB)

In conjunction with the buyer, project engineer and supply chain representative, develop a business transfer strategy for a component or group of components / systems.
Conduct regular business transfer progress reviews.

Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring and Improvement

Monitor supplier performance indicators
Review supplier performance with relevant supplier management
Evaluate supplier improvement plans and assess its effectiveness

Supplier Nomination / Selection

Define Supplier Quality manufacturing requirements / process controls for new components/systems sourcing
In conjunction with the buyer and project engineer develop a sourcing strategy for new component/system and approve the list of bidders to quote on new components.
Review bidders project plan and determine whether it supports Isuzu Motors SA introduction timing.
Conduct Potential Supplier Assessments at suppliers that are not on the Isuzu Motors SA bidlist to determine whether the new supplier will be able to meet Isuzu Motors SA quality requirements.

Product Issue Resolution

Attend daily Fast Response meetings held with the plant. Notified of new supplier manufacturing caused quality issues, also communicate status of current open supplier manufacturing caused quality spills in the plant.
Determine whether a Problem Resolution Report (PRR) should be raised.
Support plant containment activities for supplier manufacturing caused quality spills.
Support supplier problem solving activities using 8D, 5-Why's, Red-X, etc.
Confirm that actual root causes have been identified by suppliers.
Support in External Quality investigations with components in Warranty Parts Centre. Communicate findings with Supplier for supplier manufacturing caused quality issues.

Supplier Audits

Identify and define audit schedule per supplier.
Determine frequency at which audits need to be performed per supplier and develop Audit Plan.
Develop audit agenda and scope and schedule audit with supplier.
Lead the audit and assess whether supplier actions conform to requirements
Compile audit report and determine audit result.

Product / Process changes

Review released product engineering changes and determine SQ requirements associated with the change.
Review changes proposed by supplier provided on the 4M document and determine impact on and risk to IMSAf quality requirements.

Vendor Tooling audits

Conduct Tool Verification and Quality Audits.


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