Bodyshop Quality Engineer, Gqeberha

Port Elizabeth - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: EL003185-Janin-1

We are seeking a Bodyshop Quality Engineer for a permanent role based in Gqeberha Eastern Cape

Duties & Responsibilities

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Quality Management Certification is essential
3 years experience in quality engineering role in OEM Body Shop environment
Code 08 or higher drivers licence with at least 2 years of driving experience
Strong in CAD software such as Solid-works/ UG NX Auto-Cad CATIA Caligo PolyWorks
Project Management analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
A detailed understanding of ISO9001 Six Sigma and TS16949 is essential
Familiarity with various manufacturing processes such as stamping welding adhesive bonding and assembly techniques is needed
Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and consistent ability to achieve deadlines under pressure are important
Detailed knowledge of Strengths of Materials and material behaviour during BIW manufacturing processes is essential
Detailed knowledge on use of Project Management tools is required

The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:

Develop and implement an effective Quality control system that measures incoming parts quality checking fixture accuracy and BIW assembly quality in a startup environment
Be assertive in enforcing quality standards. Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system
Together with the assembly team promote and implement techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing) and Measurement System Analysis
Prepare documentation of critical analysis and provide suggestions for correcting errors
Fully implement process capability studies in terms of sigma
Perform physical tests to determine a products performance (Youngs Modulus)
Write reports and present detailed technical information
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure product safety and compliance with regulations
Create and maintain a technical quality management system and relevant documentation quality engineering specifications and quality-specific inspection manuals for a startup operation
Recommend and implement cost-effective solutions to reduce manufacturing expenses while maintaining product quality
Apply project management tools and principles from conceptual to completion stages accounting for budget and operational considerations
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the quality team and the organization by conducting cross-functional departmental training on any quality-related topic
Conduct full BIW audit provide audit feedback and training to improve BIW assembly quality
Apply Project Management tools and methodologies to summarise quality audit results and present to senior leaders
Manage the quality team to ensure quality inspection audits and awareness policies and processes are adhered to

Salary: Market related

Please email detailed CV supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with Bodyshop Quality Engineer in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful

Required Experience:

Reference: EL003185-Janin-1We are seeking a Bodyshop Quality Engineer for a permanent role based in Gqeberha Eastern Cape Duties & ResponsibilitiesApplicants are required to meet the following criteria:Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldQuality Management Certification is ess...

Reference: EL003185-Janin-1

We are seeking a Bodyshop Quality Engineer for a permanent role based in Gqeberha Eastern Cape

Duties & Responsibilities

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Quality Management Certification is essential
3 years experience in quality engineering role in OEM Body Shop environment
Code 08 or higher drivers licence with at least 2 years of driving experience
Strong in CAD software such as Solid-works/ UG NX Auto-Cad CATIA Caligo PolyWorks
Project Management analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
A detailed understanding of ISO9001 Six Sigma and TS16949 is essential
Familiarity with various manufacturing processes such as stamping welding adhesive bonding and assembly techniques is needed
Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and consistent ability to achieve deadlines under pressure are important
Detailed knowledge of Strengths of Materials and material behaviour during BIW manufacturing processes is essential
Detailed knowledge on use of Project Management tools is required

The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:

Develop and implement an effective Quality control system that measures incoming parts quality checking fixture accuracy and BIW assembly quality in a startup environment
Be assertive in enforcing quality standards. Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system
Together with the assembly team promote and implement techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing) and Measurement System Analysis
Prepare documentation of critical analysis and provide suggestions for correcting errors
Fully implement process capability studies in terms of sigma
Perform physical tests to determine a products performance (Youngs Modulus)
Write reports and present detailed technical information
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure product safety and compliance with regulations
Create and maintain a technical quality management system and relevant documentation quality engineering specifications and quality-specific inspection manuals for a startup operation
Recommend and implement cost-effective solutions to reduce manufacturing expenses while maintaining product quality
Apply project management tools and principles from conceptual to completion stages accounting for budget and operational considerations
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the quality team and the organization by conducting cross-functional departmental training on any quality-related topic
Conduct full BIW audit provide audit feedback and training to improve BIW assembly quality
Apply Project Management tools and methodologies to summarise quality audit results and present to senior leaders
Manage the quality team to ensure quality inspection audits and awareness policies and processes are adhered to