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Assembly Quality Engineer

Assembly Quality Engineer

Abantu Staffing SolutionsPort Elizabeth, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

Overview :

Our client in the Automotive industry is looking to employ an Assembly Quality Engineer based in Gqeberha.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Quality Management certification - essential
  • Valid Driver's License
  • 3+ Years experience in Quality Engineering within OEM Assembly environment
  • 2+ Years experience as a Quality Inspector
  • Lean 6 Sigma / ISO / TS16949 experience

Responsibilities :

  • Ensure effective implementation the QMS and continuously improve quality control plans based on production quality performance
  • Actively participate and support production personnel by promoting the use of quality tools during problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action
  • Identify and analyse defects and quality issues in components and incoming parts
  • Develop quality metrics where required to support inspection processes and uphold assembly quality standards
  • Fully understand and implement Lean Manufacturing quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, Ishikawa, Poka Yoke etc. to improve assembly quality
  • Develop and implement audit plans, conduct regular vehicle audits, present findings to senior management, and use results to drive continuous improvement and quality awareness within the assembly quality
  • Design and deliver quarterly quality awareness training sessions for employees
  • Participate in after sales quality assurance meetings, resolve assembly- related quality issues, and ensure preventative measures are implemented to avoid recurrence
  • Maintain accurate quality documentation, control plans and continuously monitor key quality control metrics at all quality gates
  • Perform inspections using precision measuring tools and equipment
  • Conduct routine inspection and maintenance on quality department tools and equipment
  • Ensure regular calibration of tools and maintain associated records
  • Oversee vehicle inspection processes to ensure all vehicles are shipped defect- free to dealers
  • Ensure defects are repaired promptly prior to delivery
  • Lead and manage the quality inspection team by monitoring performance, motivating staff, improving efficiency, and effectively allocating resources during assembly operations
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