Quality Manager

Job purpose

This function supports the quality department and AWTs overall business performance objectives through fulfillment of quality control and assurance activities primarily on all factory projects executed by the welding and machining departments. This role is primarily based at one of the Two Roads entities - Applied Welding Technology factory based in Kempton Park but may seldom require client or supplier site visits. The incumbent will be reporting to the QA Manager and will be responsible for the Welding Coordinator.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Ensuring that quality requirements as prescribed by either by customers or relevant specifications are always satisfied

2. Assurance and continuous improvement regarding compliance to customer quality requirements and those of relevant specifications and standards.

3. Effective coordination of inspection and NDT personnel and activities

4. General support with factory activities as guided by management

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Mechanical engineering diploma (NQF L6) or higher (mandatory)

Welding Inspection Level 2 or equivalent (mandatory)

Engineering B. Tech qualification advantageous

Quality control/assurance certifications advantageous

Specialised Knowledge

Good understanding and interpretation engineering drawings

Capability to use a broad range of measuring instruments

Basic understanding of metal fabrication processes

Basic understanding of NDT techniques

Good understanding of ISO 5817 standard

Understanding the application of welding procedures

Basic understanding of engineering material grades

Must be comfortable to use Microsofts core applications i.e. Word Excel Outlook and basic navigation in general

Skills and qualities

Good communication skills both written and verbal Must be meticulous with documentation Problem-solving oriented Must be willing to go an extra mile to assist other employees and meeting business commitments Experience Minimum 5 years (min B. Tech level) or 10 years (min N. Diploma level) of experience within manufacturing (metal fabrication) environment Experience with welded parts components industrial pump components valve components will be advantageous

Required Skills:

Specialised Knowledge Good understanding and interpretation engineering drawings Capability to use a broad range of measuring instruments Basic understanding of metal fabrication processes Basic understanding of NDT techniques Good understanding of ISO 5817 standard Understanding the application of welding procedures Basic understanding of engineering material grades Must be comfortable to use Microsofts core applications i.e. Word Excel Outlook and basic navigation in general

Required Education:

EducationMechanical engineering diploma (NQF L6) or higher (mandatory)Welding Inspection Level 2 or equivalent (mandatory)Engineering B. Tech qualification advantageousQuality control/assurance certifications advantageous

Key Skills
APQP,Quality Assurance,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,PPAP,Root cause Analysis,ISO 13485,Quality Systems,Quality Control,Quality Management,As9100,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1