QUALITY ENGINEER
Location: Silverton, Pretoria
 
DRIVE QUALITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE. DELIVER EXCELLENCE.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Relevant Quality or Production Management qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ automotive / manufacturing experience.
• Strong ISO 9001 and Quality Management System experience.
• Relevant ISO training, with Internal Auditor certification essential.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 essential.

ROLE OVERVIEW: 
Support and maintain the Quality Management System, oversee quality control processes, coordinate audits and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and customer requirements.
 
Please note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application!

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Quality Management, Production Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years’ automotive experience, ideally within a Tier 1 supplier environment.
• Relevant ISO training, including Internal Auditor certification.
• Strong experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 audits.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 essential.
• Understanding of automotive quality standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Outlook skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support production activities and ensure consistent quality standards.
• Participate in process changes, new product launches and production improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and improve First Time Through (FTT) performance.
• Address and resolve customer quality concerns timeously.
• Maintain quality documentation, records and controlled documents.
• Coordinate internal, external and supplier audits in accordance with the approved audit schedule.
• Assist with the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Assist in maintaining customer-specific quality standards, including Ford Pro Converter, Stellantis, Nissan and Toyota requirements.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions and follow-up documentation.
• Verify and approve inspection procedures and quality check sheets.
• Monitor audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed deadlines.
• Compile monthly Quality Control reports and VMC KPI scorecards.
• Calculate and monitor Cost of Quality per location.
• Manage and motivate employees, identify training needs and liaise with HR.
• Perform additional duties as required.