Purpose of the jobTo manage the Quality department.To ensure that all product and processes are in accordance with Quality Standards and Customer specific requirements.To monitor and control Quality Systems and Processes to achieve Quality Standards and meet customer specific requirements (CSR's).Minimum RequirementsGrade 12National Diploma Quality Management or Engineering related qualificationTrained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016Minimum 5 Years in a similar role within an Automotive/Manufacturing experience Skills:MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OutlookDemonstrate an understanding of ISO/IATF and OEM StandardsDemonstrate an understanding of Problem-Solving TechniqueQuality Management:Conduct Quality investigations (Internal, Supplier, Customers)Maintain IATF 16949:2016 CertificationQuality Assurance:Maintain the Quality Assurance systemAudits:Conduct internal 1st party Process audits (VDA 6.3:2016), System Audits (IATF), Supplier Audits, Product / Dock auditsSupply Quality Assurance (SQA):Interact with all suppliersSupplier AuditsApprovals of all PSW/PPAP/ISIR for new projects / products / itemsCustomer Relations (External and Internal):Interact with internal and external customers regarding quality issuesInvestigate internal production, project and customer laboratory test failuresQuality Control:Investigate all Quality non-conformances and track corrective actions (Initiate, follow up and close)Make decisions on quarantined products (Pass, Reject or Rework)Manage and maintain the Quality Management System ensuring that it complies with all applicable requirements contained in IATF 16949:2016 and VDA 6.3Achieve Quality Assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements and implementing changeCommunicate and liaise with internal and external customers and foster relationship thereofSupport the quality production inspectors to make product related decisions as to the disposition of quarantined products (Pass, Reject or Rework)Review, update and approve Flow Charts, Control Plans and FMEA'sResponsible for facilitating Measurement System Analysis and Capability Studies on all measuring equipment (CPK, CMK)Responsible for Supplier Development in liaison with Stores Controller and Manufacturing PractitionerMaintain & improve product quality by completing product, process, system, compliance and surveillance audits & investigating customer complaints.Compile Monthly Management Quality ReportsCompile weekly yields reportsApprove COC'sAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP):Review Quality Risks of APQP activitiesEnsure compliance to process and Customer SpecificationsComplete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for all customersProvide input to the Contract Review Process
