Senior Quality Control System (QCS) Engineer
We are a leading global provider of high‑quality sustainable woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We value safety, integrity, courage, and smart, rapid decisions, and we seek diverse, inclusive, and safe environments.
Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Control System Engineer to oversee and maintain the Quality Control Systems (QCS), Headbox Control Systems, Calendar Control Systems, CD and MD Control Systems for Sappi Mills in compliance with engineering standards while implementing best practices, optimizing processes, and benchmarking against international operations for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Develop QCS maintenance best practice systems, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets to meet production and QCS performance targets, aligning with the regional maintenance strategy and international standards.
- Provide input into determining production targets, including shrinkage, standard deviation, and final product quality, benchmarking against international practices.
- Maintain effective communication of Data and BUS links between QCS, Distributive Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logical Systems (PLC) based on international standards.
- Prioritize and motivate capital expenditure projects for new equipment, technology, or upgrades, ensuring alignment with international best practices.
- Review the performance of all control loops and make improvements as necessary, benchmarking continuously against international benchmarks.
- Maintain a safe working environment for the QCS Engineering team, adhering to the Sappi SHEQ system and international safety standards.
- Monitor compliance with ISO Standards and benchmark against global quality standards for continuous improvement.
- Coordinate QCS duties and standby duties on all Sappi sites, prioritizing based on the nature of the breakdown.
- Manage QCS Department T&A, incorporating best practices for efficient workforce management.
Qualifications
Recognized Engineering Degree or Diploma (NQF7), e.g., BSc / B Tech / NHD Elect Eng. (LC).Minimum 10 years’ experience with Quality Control System Engineering and at least 5 years supervisory experience.Experience with DCS, PLC, and IT essential.Minimum 10 years experience within the Pulp and Paper industry.Extensive knowledge of Network Platform software and hardware, Smart Platform software and hardware.Benefits
Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world.Learning and development programmes to fast‑track your career within Sappi.Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).Market‑leading leave benefits.Employee wellbeing benefits.Job Details
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type : Full‑timeJob function : Quality AssuranceIndustry : Paper and Forest Product ManufacturingLocation : Umhlanga, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa#J-18808-Ljbffr