Job Description

Job Title:

Bodyshop Quality Engineer

Location:

Gqeberha

Job Summary

Responsible for quality control for Body in White (BIW) components to meet performance and manufacturing goals in terms of quality. This position requires a combination of technical knowledge, design proficiency, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. The ability to understand and apply engineering principles, coupled with an eye for detail and focus on quality, is essential to succeed in this role.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

COMPETENCIES:

Proficiency in CAD software such as Solid-works/ UG NX, Auto-Cad, CATIA, Caligo, PolyWorks.

Project Management tools

Strong 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.

Join our team and become part of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry. Apply now to

recruitment@baicsa.co.za

with your updated resume.

: When submitting your application, please use the job title in the subject heading.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants in line with our current employment equity plan and targets.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/30