Quality Engineer

The Person:

• Matric with Mathematics and Science is essential.
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience within a production environment.
• Must have experience working with a Quality Management System (ISO9001 or similar ISO certifications).
• Previous mechanical laboratory testing experience will be advantageous.
• Quality Internal Auditor experience and certification, a strong advantage.
• Experience working on an ERP system will be advantageous.

• Perform daily patrol inspections of production lines.
• Compile and update work instructions, procedures, records and log sheets.
• Compile internal and external non-conformance reports.
• Perform inspections of both inbound components and final products.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to Quality Policy and provide internal quality assurance.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis to determine effective corrective and preventive action to rectify non-conformities.
• Be involved in quality training of production lines.
• Document changes to quality processes.
• Update quality trackers and transfer on ERP system.
• Ensure that quality concerns raised are documented and investigated.
• Verify that the QC sections on the ERP system are updated daily.
• Verify and update inbound component inspection standards when external test results are received.

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage a group of people across shifts and work under deadlines while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, methods, tools, standards, organisational and team dynamics, etc.
• Understanding of quality systems and their development, documentation and implementation.
• Good communication skills - must be able to communicate and interact with all levels within the organisation.
• Good technical writing ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work across departmental lines within the organisation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good time management.