Supplier Quality Engineer - - Uitenhage

Job Description:

Supplier Evaluation and Selection: Assess potential suppliers based on various criteria such as quality management systems, manufacturing capabilities, past performance, and compliance with industry standards.
Quality Assurance: Establish and communicate quality standards, specifications, and inspection criteria for components and materials. Conduct regular audits and inspections of supplier facilities to ensure compliance.
Supplier Development: Work closely with suppliers to improve their quality management systems, processes, and performance. Provide guidance and support to help suppliers implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
Root Cause Analysis: Respond to Customer and Internal Quality Issues from Containment through to Corrective action with follow up and report out through G8D to prevent recurring concerns. Investigate quality issues, non-conformities, and product failures to identify root causes. Utilize problem-solving tools and methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, etc., to drive corrective and preventive actions. Immediate implementation of containment actions at the customer from the line-side point-of-fit back to verified safe stock on site at the company site and at supplier, in the event of supplier quality concerns and maintain feedback through regular detailed G8D updates.
Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and optimize supply chain processes.

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