Quality Technician

Overview:

The purpose of the role is to conduct Quality Control to achieve Quality Standards and meet customer’s expectations. The position reports to the Quality Specialist.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Maths, Science)
• National Diploma in Quality Management / equivalent i.e. Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years' experience in similar role (within Automotive Quality Department / Team)

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance:

• Implement Quality Procedures and Work Instructions
• Maintain the Quality Assurance system for Plant specific documentation.
• Ensure compliance of Quality Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions

Audits:

• Conduct Internal IATF System audits (1st Tier)
• Conduct Internal Process (VDA 6.3:2016) and Product audits
• CSR

Supply Quality Audits:

• Specify supplier acceptable quality levels (AQL’s) (Tolerances, drawing requirements, tooling, PPM’s etc.)
• Analyse supplier performance (Product quality, special status, etc.) and make recommendations.
• Notify suppliers of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions

Quality Control:
Investigate all Quality non-conformances and track corrective actions

• Compile PPM’s and defect trends and make recommendations.
• Conduct Gauge R&R assessments on all measuring systems
• Verify First-Off, Last-Off and random inspections.
• Determine the disposition of quarantined products (pass, reject or rework)

Information Management and Direction focussing:

• Collate and analyse company data and management reports

Advanced Product Quality Planning:

• Complete production part approval process (PPAP)
• FMEA
• Control Plan
• Process Flow
• Conduct MSA studies

SHE:

• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Work safely and use safety equipment