An exciting position has opened up within a dynamic manufacturing company based in Pietermaritzburg Roles & Responsibilities Overview: • Solve supplier quality issues and ensured the effective implementation of corresponding quality control measures. • Identify and evaluate potential risks and problems of supplier quality, track and urge the completion of corresponding recertification/requalification(PPAP) and constant improvement as well as enhance the supplier's product quality and process capability. • Coordinate Parts and Process approval submission according to milestones and release it accurately to Production at SOP. • Establish and update the Supplier Quality Agreement with Suppliers to ensure the suppliers reach the relevant requirements. • According to the submission requirements, responsible for PPAP (production part approval procedure) approval of suppliers before mass production. • Formulated incoming product inspection documents and conducted on the job training and assessment for inspection personnel. • Respond quickly to supplier quality problems found in the Purchase, Site and Customer, take containment measures, and follow up to solve them(SCARS). • Monitor the completion of post-production type test for supply. • Responsible for product evaluation, developing steps and process audit after supply consultation. • Monitoring and management of key and risk suppliers by means of Process Audits and self-assessments. • Collect and summarise the performance of each supplier and improve the product quality and process capability of the supplier (Customer Scorecards). • Work ability shall meet the specific requirements of the Customer. • Utilise Quality Tools like, (APQP/PPAP/SPC/MSA/FMEA/Control Plan). • Familiar with IATF16949 quality system standard. • Familiar with related products and processes. • Understand the process approach and have a problem-solving mindset. • Gets involved in the inspection and testing of the products/services being procured in case it is needed. • Ensure suppliers respect deliverables requirement. • Ensure supplier follow and get knowledge for customer specific requirements. Knowledge & Skills: • Experience in Quality Tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, ISHIKAWA, 5WHY, Control Plan, IMTE, Calibration, Drawings, Specifications, etc. • Experience with IATF16949 & VDA6.3 standards of quality systems. • Experience with process auditing VDA6.3 and IATF16949. • Familiar with related products and processes is preferred with automotive components. • Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Excellent communication skills to all levels. • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex components/systems/processes/machines. • Good technical problem-solving ability. • Computer literate (Microsoft Office tools). • Knowledge in various steel/plastic forming technologies preferred. • Able to work in a multicultural environment. • Other special requirements: Willing to travel when required to resolve supplier concerns or conduct Audits. Technical skills and specialist knowledge: • Knowledge of MS Office • Knowledge of problem-solving tools. • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, ISHIKAWA, 5WHY, Control Plan, IMTE, Calibration, Specifications, etc. • Understanding of GD & T • Ability to interpret technical drawings. . Experience: • At least 5 years' experience in Supplier Quality/Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering in automotive industry • 2 years' experience in a similar field. Qualifications: • Grade 12 (Critical) • National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Quality(Preferred) • Qualified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor • Qualified IATF16949 internal and 3rd party Process Auditor • Experience. • Core Tools • SPC & MSA R18 000.00
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