Plan, manage, and optimize quality activities to ensure products and services meet customer-specific requirements. Must come from a production/sheet metal environment. Assist workshop staff on quality issues and communicate quality control information to all relevant departments Manage Non-Conformance queries Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues Manage outsourced inspection activities like Dye pen, MPI, X-Ray, AIA and pressure Testing Prepare Quality Control plans Manage new product sample-making and approval process (ISIR process) Measurement of products using various instruments & gauges Accurate completion and timely submission of product data packs. Internal & supplier audits Ensure all quality records are maintained for traceability Ensure quality assurance is built in the process Train employees on quality control Inspection equipment calibration & control Defect outflow investigation Jig/ Fixture control Review job requirements based on product design and contractual requirements Technical reviews Daily planning for inspection & testing Initiate, coordinate and enforce quality assurance systems Train & ensure competency of employees with regards to quality Ensure that all inspection tasks are performed Liaise with designer, client and other stakeholders to maximize quality Provide root cause analysis and execute corrective action plans Prepare clear and concise reports Manage the performance ofquality equipment Create work instructions/ standard operating procedures Ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems Project management support Continuous improvement initiatives Candidates must exhibit or be able to demonstrate: Prior quality control experience in a manufacturing environment An ability to work in a cross-functional team with challenging deadlines Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time Computer literacy with Microsoft Office packages An understanding of metals and metrology principles An ability to read and understand Mechanical drawings Read and interpret welding symbols Education/Training: Grade 12 Tertiary qualification related to quality assurance & management ISO 9001 Quality Management compliance training Internal auditing Good understanding of welding will be advantageous Work Experience: 5 Years in a quality environment Experience in conducting & hosting audits 3 years in a supervisory/ leadership role Attributes Strong communication skills Output driven People orientated Quality conscious Customer and service driven Attentive to detail Good analytical skills Strong planning, organising and leadership skills Strong personality Analytical & mathematical skills Mechanical knowledge Self-managed
