Supply Quality Technician

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Supply Quality Technician for the Pietermaritzburg area.

POSITION INFO:
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.

• 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.

• Production
• Support Structures
• Purchasing
• Finance

• 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.

• At least 5 years’ experience in Supplier Quality / Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering in automotive industry
• 2 years’ experience in a similar field.

• 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