Lead Quality Engineer

SUMMARY:
Lead Quality Engineer (Auto Paint)

POSITION INFO:

Join this well known international automotive OEM based in Pretoria. They are looking for a dynamic Lead Quality Engineer to be responsible to apply Engineering principles & Analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities
• Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
• Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently
• Monitor quality target levels
• Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations
• Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods
• Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Department, Production and Suppliers
• Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristics process compatibility
• Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions
• Responsible for leading Quality Operating System initiatives within the production department
• Provide Quality support to production department
• Review with production team leaders and Process Coaches quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Bodyshop, TCF, AQA and MP&L.
• Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions, dock holds, special checks to eliminate any impact to customer.
• Manage quality documentation on First Time Through, 8Ds, Scrap, TH Holds, Campaigns etc.
• Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas.
• Lead cross-functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects.
• Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO (Vehicle Operation) concerns working together with Quality, Material Planning & Logistics, Machining and VO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree/National Diploma in Quality / Chemical / Mechanical / Operations Management
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Paint Shop, Leading Teams
• Quality Management and Analysis Systems such as: QDAS (Data Analysis System for Capability and Trouble Shooting), Quality Worx, QLS (Quality Leadership System); engineering workstation; Microsoft Office Tools
• Must have high attention detail mentality
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

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