Our client is seeking an experienced Metrology Lab Supervisor to join the Uitenhage team
- Laboratory Management: Supervise daily laboratory activities ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols. Oversee maintenance quality control and validation of laboratory instruments and procedures.
- Follow up on any outstanding customer issues
- Read drawings and designing of fixtures
- Quality Assurance: Implement and manage quality control systems to ensure continuous production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Conduct process audits to verify accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Team Leadership: Provide clinical and administrative oversight to laboratory personnel including mentoring training and performance evaluations. Establish training goals for new hires and ensure timely completion of departmental reviews.
Requirements
Grade 12
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years experience metrology lab management the automotive industry.
Injection moulding experience preferred
Familiarity with APQP PPAP DFMEA PFMEA and control plan preparation.
Project experience
Quality Planning MSA Dimensional Analysis and Capability Studies experience
Strong understanding of quality assurance methodologies including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Root Cause Analysis.
Proficiency in relevant software tools such as ComputerAided Design (CAD) and data analysis programs
Ability to read drawings
Tooling background will be an advantage
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Grade 12 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field. Minimum 5 years experience metrology lab management the automotive industry. Injection moulding experience preferred, Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plan preparation. Project experience, Quality Planning, MSA, Dimensional Analysis, and Capability Studies experience Strong understanding of quality assurance methodologies, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Root Cause Analysis. Proficiency in relevant software tools such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and data analysis programs Ability to read drawings, Tooling background will be an advantage Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Education
Grade 12 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.