Quality Manager

Job purpose

This function supports the quality department and AWT’s overall business performance objectives through fulfillment of quality control and assurance activities, primarily on all factory projects executed by the welding and machining departments. This role is primarily based at one of the Two Roads entities - Applied Welding Technology factory based in Kempton Park but may seldom require client or supplier site visits.

The incumbent will be reporting to the QA Manager and will be responsible for the Welding Coordinator.

• Ensuring that quality requirements as prescribed by customers or relevant specifications are always satisfied.
• Assurance and continuous improvement regarding compliance to customer quality requirements, and those of relevant specifications and standards.
• Effective coordination of inspection and NDT personnel and activities.
• General support with factory activities as guided by management.

• Mechanical engineering diploma (NQF L6) or higher (mandatory)
• Welding Inspection Level 2 or equivalent (mandatory)
• Engineering
  
  B. Tech qualification advantageous
• Quality control / assurance certifications advantageous

• Good understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Capability to use a broad range of measuring instruments
• Basic understanding of metal fabrication processes
• Basic understanding of NDT techniques
• Good understanding of ISO 5817 standard
• Understanding the application of welding procedures
• Basic understanding of engineering material grades
• Must be comfortable using Microsoft’s core applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic navigation in general

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be meticulous with documentation
• Problem‑solving oriented
• Must be willing to go an extra mile to assist other employees and meet business commitments

• Minimum 5 years (min
  
  B. Tech level) or 10 years (min N. Diploma level) of experience within a manufacturing (metal fabrication) environment
• Experience with welded parts components, industrial pump components, valve components will be advantageous