Bodyshop Quality Engineer, Gqeberha

Bodyshop Quality Engineer – Permanent (Gqeberha, Eastern Cape)

We are seeking a Bodyshop Quality Engineer for a permanent role based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Quality Management Certification is essential
• 3+ years’ experience in a quality engineering role in OEM Body Shop environment
• Code 08 or higher driver’s licence with at least 2 years of driving experience
• Strong in CAD software such as Solid-works/UG NX, Auto-Cad, CATIA, Caligo, Poly Works
• Project Management analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
• A detailed understanding of ISO
  9001, Six Sigma, and TS16949 is essential
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes, such as stamping, welding, adhesive bonding, and assembly techniques, is needed
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and consistent ability to achieve deadlines under pressure are important
• Detailed knowledge of strengths of materials and material behaviour during BIW manufacturing processes is essential
• Detailed knowledge of using Project Management tools is required

• Develop and implement an effective quality control system that measures incoming parts quality, checks fixture accuracy, and ensures BIW assembly quality in a startup environment
• Enforce quality standards and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system
• Promote and implement continuous improvement techniques such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis with the assembly team
• Prepare documentation of critical analysis and provide suggestions for correcting errors
• Fully implement process capability studies in terms of sigma
• Perform physical tests to determine a product’s performance (Young’s Modulus)
• Write reports and present detailed technical information
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure product safety and compliance with regulations
• Create and maintain a technical quality management system and relevant documentation, quality engineering specifications, and quality‑specific inspection manuals for a startup operation
• Recommend and implement cost‑effective solutions to reduce manufacturing expenses while maintaining product quality
• Apply project management tools and principles from conceptual to completion stages, accounting for budget and operational considerations
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the quality team and the organization by conducting cross‑functional departmental training on any quality‑related topic
• Conduct full BIW audit, provide audit feedback and training to improve BIW assembly quality
• Summarise quality audit results using project management tools and present them to senior leaders
• Manage the quality team to ensure quality inspection, audits, and awareness policies and processes are adhered to

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Please email a detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements to  with “Bodyshop Quality Engineer” in the subject line. If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.