Head of Quality (Automotive Component Manufacturing) - Western Cape

Competitive Package on offer based on Qualification and relevant years of experience

Our client, a highly reputable Global Automotive Manufacturing (Tier 1) concern is currently in search of a strong, decisive and assertive Quality Manager to lead and join their dynamic team of Customer and Supplier quality professionals.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

To provide clear leadership for the development of an environment focused on Quality.

You will be responsible for the inspection of all incoming parts from supplier companies and internally produced automotive component to meet the quality standards and systems required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Solving of customers and internal tasks
Verification of Quality Matrix of efficiency according to the plan and other requests
Manages customer audits
Product Safety Officer / PSCR (Product Safety and Conformity Representative) incl. KBA audit responsibility
Internal External audits Fulfilment, LPA, VDA 6.3., Customer specific audits, IATF
Ensure conformity of QMS regarding IATF16949 / ISO9001 and customer specific requirements incl. CCC
Responsible for plant relevant Global Read Across activities including lesson learned.
Responsible for staff in COP Laboratory, and fulfilment of tests, calibrations
Reporting KPI, Trends, PDCA improvements
Responsible for plant incoming inspection
Good communication skills, soft skills, intercompany relations
Responsibility for documentation system and archiving
Management of Pre-serial quality including Q milestones
Observe principles of fire protection, environment protection and OSH consequent from general principles of occupational safety and Labor Code § 106
Observe principles of the Business Policy Manual.
Follow requirements resulting from internal company regulations and directives.
Exercise continues improvement.
Attends trainings and authenticates her/his knowledge.