Welding Quality Manager SHEQ Manager
Reference: NES027237-RS-1
Our client a well-established engineering and manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Welding Quality Manager who will also assume responsibility as the companys SHEQ (Safety Health Environment & Quality) Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with extensive welding inspection experience and a strong understanding of ISO standards quality management systems and SHEQ compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality regulatory compliance workplace safety and continuous improvement across the business.
Duties & Responsibilities
Our client a well-established engineering and manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Welding Quality Manager who will also assume responsibility as the companys SHEQ (Safety Health Environment & Quality) Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with extensive welding inspection experience and a strong understanding of ISO standards quality management systems and SHEQ compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality regulatory compliance workplace safety and continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Welding Quality Management
- Develop implement and maintain the companys welding quality management system.
- Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes and standards (ISO ASME AWS EN SANS where applicable).
- Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welder Qualification Records (WPQ).
- Manage welding inspections throughout fabrication and production.
- Oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and interpretation of inspection reports.
- Investigate quality issues perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage customer quality requirements and resolve quality-related concerns.
- Coordinate internal and external quality audits.
- Monitor quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
SHEQ Management
- Develop and maintain the companys SHEQ Management System.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant environmental legislation.
- Maintain ISO management systems including ISO 9001 and preferably ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Conduct risk assessments incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive safety awareness and promote a strong SHEQ culture throughout the organisation.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness safety committees toolbox talks and SHEQ training.
- Maintain statutory records permits and compliance documentation.
- Prepare for customer supplier and certification audits.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy Welding Engineering Quality Management or a related technical discipline.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI CSWIP IIW SAIW or equivalent) preferred.
- Lead Auditor qualification will be advantageous.
- Minimum 5-10 years experience in welding quality management within a heavy engineering fabrication manufacturing pressure vessel structural steel mining or industrial environment.
- Proven experience managing SHEQ systems within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of welding codes quality standards and inspection techniques.
- Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 will be advantageous.
- Experience with root cause analysis CAPA NCR management and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
- Strong leadership communication and people management abilities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1