Job Description

We are seeking a Bodyshop Quality Engineer for a permanent role based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Quality Management Certification is essential
• 3+ years' experience in 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, PolyWorks
• Project Management analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
• A detailed understanding of ISO9001, 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 on use of Project Management tools is required

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develop and implement an effective Quality control system that measures incoming parts quality, checking fixture accuracy, and BIW assembly quality in a startup environment
• Be assertive in enforcing quality standards. Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system
• Together with the assembly team, promote and implement techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis
• 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
• Apply Project Management tools and methodologies to summarise quality audit results and present to senior leaders
• Manage the quality team to ensure quality inspection, audits, and awareness policies and processes are adhered to

Salary: Market related
Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through 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

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