Quality Lab Technician (Metrologist)

Job Purpose:

• Assure all Quality activities are performed according to IOS-, IATF TS 16 949-, ISO 9000 standards and specific customer requirements. Develop and maintains test instructions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Relevant education and training in Quality disciplines including as a minimum QS9000, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control plans, SPC & MSA are also required
• 5+ Years in automotive industry. minimum of 3 years in Metrology
• Trained in Polyworks measuring software and on Measuring Arm with Scanning (or equivalent experience)

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute all necessary measurements in the lab
• Experience in writing measuring programs in Polyworks and Caligo
• Conduct various testing functions within the laboratory environment according to international standards.
• Manage gauge and test equipment calibration system
• Perform calibration
• Perform R&R (MSA) studies and performs wear trend analyses
• Assure compliance to ISO / IEC 17025 standard
• Manage Product Audits within plant
• Ensure that continuous improvement is made in all Production MEQ Quality Deliverables (e.g.: RPPM, CPPM, IPPM, SPPM, Quality Costs, Customer Product Audits and Warranty / JD Power)
• Ensure that customer and internally identified quality issues are resolved using the Yanfeng problem solving methods (8D Report, Problem Solving Document and Various other methods)
• Prepare necessary corrective / preventive actions, follow up, verify and release of actions
• Execute any reasonable request from Quality Manager