Quality Engineer

Department: Ramsay Engineering
Type:
Permanent

Ramsay would like to offer the opportunity to all employees who meet the requirements for this position to apply.

Roles & Responsibilities Overview:

  • Maintain customer KPI regarding QPR, PPM, SSN, Downtime & Warranty.
  • Utilise Quality Tools like, (APQP/PPAP/SPC/MSA/FMEA/Control Plan).
  • Deliver Project Quality documentation as per milestones(PIS, SDS, PA, FA, Capability Study, Gauge R & R, SPC Material certificate, PESS, Test Reports)
  • Actively involved in SPTT’s (Supplier Parts Tracking Team).
  • Daily, Weekly & Monthly reports – Internal (Scrap rate), Customer (SDS), Supplier (SCARS) and head office (QPR, PPM, Warranty & Downtime status)
  • Develops, drives and trains members on quality processes and procedures to keep the system live, continuous improvement and relevance.
  • Drive Parts and Process approval submission according to milestones and release it accurately to Production at SOP.
  • Drive Supplier Quality to identify and evaluate potential risks and problems of suppliers track and urge the completion of corresponding recertification/requalification(PPAP) and constant improvement as well as enhance the supplier’s product quality and process capability.
  • Support formulating incoming product inspection documents and conducted on the job training and assessment for inspection personnel.
  • Gets involved in the inspection and testing of the products/services being procured where required.
  • Support department and external / internal suppliers to ensure product quality is achieved prior to delivery according to APQP / Customer requirements / VDA6.3 / IATF16949
  • Drive warranty reduction with robust action plans and the monitoring of warranty data. Engage with customers to discuss and set yearly warranty targets as well as resolve any FTR’s.
  • Drive reduction of COPQ at all levels and departments with systematic action plan and monitoring.
  • Analyses any customer complaints(QPR, NCR, SCAR or verbal) and develop report with an action plan to resolve said complaints. Drives investigating internal and external quality concerns.
  • Quality member training regarding inspection sheets, CF WI, quality alert and relevant Quality documentation.
  • Develop SPIS, SPPS & LABEL for P&A/C&A (Service parts)
  • Liaise with external suppliers regarding calibration of test and measuring equipment and maintain calibration register / schedule.
  • Actively involved in a monthly stock take. Representative for health and safety
  • Conduct Internal Process & systems audit, issue report and follow up on closure of all findings.
  • Support the department in responding quickly to supplier quality problems found in the Purchase, Site and Customer, take containment measures, and follow up to solve them(SCARS).
  • Work ability shall meet the specific requirements of the Customer. Responsible for product evaluation, developing steps, the process and auditing thereof to ensure compliance.
  • Advanced knowledge with IATF16949 quality system standard. Understand the process approach and have a problem-solving mindset.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Experience in working on Automotive OEM Customer Portals(QES, BeOn)
  • Experience in Quality Tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, ISHIKAWA, 5WHY, A3, Control Plan, IMTE,  Calibration, Drawings, Specifications, etc.
  • Experience with PIS, SDS, PESS, PA, FA, BeOn submission, Part history sheet, Gauge R&R, SPC, Capability  study, Experience with IATF16949 & VDA6.3 standards of quality systems.
  • Experience with process auditing VDA6.3 and IATF16949.
  • Excellent communication skills to all levels.
  • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex components/systems/processes/machines.
  • Good technical problem-solving ability.
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, MS tools).
  • Familiar with related products and processes is preferred with automotive components.
  • Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge in various steel forming technologies preferred.
  • Able to work in a multicultural environment.

Education & Experience:

  • Essential: Educational Background: National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Quality
  • Preferred: Qualified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor
  • Preferred: Qualified IATF16949 internal and 3rd party Process Auditor
  • Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in Quality/Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering in automotive manufacturing industry.
  • Preferred: Experience in a metal pressing, forming and assembly automotive component manufacturing plant.

 

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto, Ramsay Engineering (PTY)LTD Internal Recruitment Policy as well as the Employment Equity Plan.

NB:  If applicants have not received a response two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your applications have not been successful.                                                                                                            

 

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