Supplier Quality Engineer, East London

Reference: EL003332-J-1


Our client has a vacancy for a Supplier Quality Engineer for a permanent role based in East London Eastern Cape.

Duties & Responsibilities

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Quality Management Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Supplier Quality Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality
• Experience within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR)
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR) including Mercedes-Benz Quality Requirements APQP PPAP and customer portal management
• Experience using customer-specific portals and quality systems (Mercedes-Benz START Portal PIA Portal or equivalent)
• Experience managing supplier audits and supplier performance improvement initiatives
• Qualified Internal Auditor; VDA 6.3 Process Auditor - certification advantageous
• Experience in supplier audits engineering change management and customer-specific requirements
• Strong knowledge and application of AIAG Core Tools (APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA)
• Experience in structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D 5 Why and Root Cause Analysis
• Experience in SAP QM and advanced MS Office and Excel proficiency
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel when required
• Strong communication stakeholder management and negotiation skills

The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:

• Supplier Quality Assurance & Performance Management
• Supplier Non-Conformance Claims & Corrective Action Management
• Incoming Quality Control Management
• Supplier Audit Program Management
• Mercedes-Benz Project Management (START Portal)
• PPAP & Change Management (PIA Portal)
• SAP Quality Management Administration
• Packaging Quality Management (PDS review)
• Reporting & Quality Cost Management
• Quality Management System Compliance with Symbio
• Health Safety & Environmental Compliance

Salary: Market related

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If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1