Job Description

• Our client, market leader in the automotive manufacturing sector is looking to hire a Quality Manager, based close to La Mercy.
• The purpose of the Quality Manager is to ensure products are of a consistent standard and quality in line with ISO 9001 and customer specifications and requirements

Educational Requirement & Experience:

• Matric
• National Diploma or degree in Quality related qualification
• ISO 9001 & ISO 1400 Qualification
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a supervisory / management role, within the automotive/ press steel sector
• Good knowledge of steel grades, properties and specifications
• Strong knowledge of quality standards, ISO 9001 in an automotive environment
• Good understanding of quality aspects of processes and production flows
• Safety first, LEAN and process mindset
• Sound systems knowledge, quality system audit, control and implementation.
• Use of Problem-solving tools (7 QC Tools, 8D)
• Understanding of Sub assembly, weld schedules and weld quality and dimensional testing

Job Description:

• Understand customer’s quality needs and requirements for each product.
• Ensure there are SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to govern quality and that everyone is trained and equipped to perform their specific role.
• Conduct scheduled quality checks and addresses identified issues.
• Liaise with Maintenance to fix machine defects and to implement countermeasures to prevent quality-related defects.
• Work with Maintenance to plan for new models and do trials to ensure dies work on our machines and that they produce products to specification.
• Monitor daily quality results and create weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Maintain ISO 9001 quality certification.
• Monitor and report on scrap loss to reduce wastage.
• On being flagged by Production, inspect and isolate quality issues and liaise / claim with supplier
• Ensure supplier claims are submitted promptly and that root causes are properly analysed and addressed.
• Drive adherence to scheduled legal and compliance training for the department.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer to understand and anticipate their quality requirements.
• Communicate with them around quality-related issues to ensure their needs are met.
• Liaise with parts/materials suppliers on quality related issues and work with them to resolve defects.
• Drive collaboration between Production, Quality and Maintenance to ensure an aligned quality approach.
• Maintain contact with Procurement Department to resolve supplier issues.
• Set the pace and tone for the department and ensure everyone is focused on the right priorities in line with evolving customer needs and requirements.
• Drives negotiation with customer on quality relates issues.
• Remains abreast of updates on new developments in measurement techniques and application of these techniques to appropriate Inspection / testing requirements.
• Supplier Audit & Approval for new supply initiation.
• Ensure planning for product quality from ‘Development stage’, APQP, with the use of proper gauging and process Control techniques.