Quality Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Manufacturing industry is currently looking to employ a Quality Specialist to their team in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate, with Mathematics and Science as subjects
• Certificate in Quality Assurance.
• Quality Assurance Diploma/ Engineering Diploma - Preferable
• Yellow belt six sigma (preferably green belt)
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years in OEM manufacturing environment (Preferable Tier 1, or Chemistry Industry tier N)
• Minimum of at least 1- 2 direct reports
• Good understanding of IATF 16949, Automotive core tools. OEM Specific Requirements
• Good understanding of Statistical tools and indices

• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive industry quality standards, including IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements (Q1, IQB).
• Perform verification and validation of implemented improvements, change processes, and new product launches.
• Conduct layered process audits.
• Support area audit findings by identifying root causes and implementing corrective and systemic actions based on fast response methodology.
• Enhance internal supplier performance to improve the quality of work in progress products and services.
• Attend daily meetings as a key team member of the fast response team to drive resolution of out-of-control defects and ensure closure of all exit criteria.
• Develop and maintain control plans; serve as a member of the FMEA cross-functional team.
• Supervise product and process inspectors, providing support in decision-making on segregated nonconforming products.
• Review and sign off on all inspection records, using them as feedback for inspectors.
• Perform archiving and ensure retrievability of records in accordance with the company’s record retention policy.
• Monitor significant characteristics using statistical tools and data acquisition software.
• Conduct measurement system analysis on measurement devices listed in the control plan.
• Attend daily scrap meetings, offering input and support for out-of-control conditions.
• Ensure defects are accurately captured and failure modes are correctly identified; support defect reduction action plans to meet operational budgets.
• Provide weekly summary reports to the QC manager.
• Serve as the area custodian for quality control and quality assurance.
• Conduct daily on-the-job observations for product and record compliance.
• Support the resolution of customer complaints.
• Contribute to the lesson learned database and coordinate the issuance and awareness training of quality alerts, one-point lessons, and quality focus points.
• Comply with all legal requirements concerning health, safety, and environment (HSE).
• Promote a positive culture and awareness regarding HSE matters.
• Ensure each team member understands their roles and abides by established rules and OEM-specific requirements.
• Maintain discipline in the work environment.
• Define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of each team member.