Quality Specialist
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Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
My client is looking for a Quality Specialist for their manufacturing facility in Port Elizabeth.
The ideal candidate is proactive detail-oriented who thrives on ensuring products meet both internal specifications and OEM requirements. You are experienced in managing out-of-control conditions leading root cause analysis and coordinating cross-functional teams to maintain product quality and operational excellence. You enjoy driving continuous improvement and are comfortable supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Purpose of the Role:
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Purpose of the Role:
- Ensure products manufactured comply with internal specifications and OEM requirements.
- React effectively to out-of-control conditions and segregate nonconforming parts.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to restore process control and achieve mean set points within control limits.
- Resolve product quality issues using root cause analysis tools and maintain high product standards.
- Ensure compliance with Automotive Industry quality standards IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements (Q1 IQB).
- Verify and validate implemented improvements change processes and new product launches.
- Perform Layered Process Audits and support area audit findings through root cause identification and corrective actions.
- Enhance internal supplier performance to improve Work-In-Progress product quality.
- Attend daily area meetings and participate in the Fast Response Team to resolve defects.
- Develop and maintain Control Plans and participate in FMEA cross-functional teams.
- Supervise Product/Process Inspectors and provide support in decision-making on non-conforming products.
- Review and sign off on inspection records providing feedback to inspectors.
- Archive and retrieve records per company retention policies.
- Monitor significant characteristics using statistical tools and data acquisition software.
- Conduct Measurement System Analysis on devices listed in the Control Plan.
- Attend daily scrap meetings capture defects identify failure modes and drive defect reduction plans.
- Provide weekly summary reports to the QC Manager.
- Serve as area custodian for Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
- Conduct daily on-the-job observations for product and record compliance.
- Support resolution of customer complaints and manage lessons learned quality alerts and training initiatives.
- Comply with all legal HSE requirements and promote a positive safety culture.
- Ensure team members understand and abide by roles OEM requirements and HSE rules.
- Maintain discipline in the work environment and communicate team responsibilities clearly.
- Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics and Science.
- Certificate in Quality Assurance; Diploma in Quality Assurance or Engineering (preferred).
- Yellow Belt Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred).
- 35 years experience in an OEM manufacturing environment (Tier 1 or Chemistry Industry preferred).
- Experience managing 12 direct reports.
- Good understanding of IATF 16949 Automotive core tools and OEM-specific requirements.
- Proficient in statistical tools and indices.
- Proactive action-oriented and flexible.
- Strong analytical planning and organisational skills.
- Customer-focused and resilient under pressure.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Team player with strong relationship-building skills.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Data Collection
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Mobile Devices
- Root cause Analysis
- Quality Systems
- OSHA
- Food Processing
- Quality Management
- cGMP
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