Job Description

Company Description

At SEGULA Technologies you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. From 3D printing, augmented reality, connected vehicle to the factory of the future - new technologies are part of our 15,000 ingenious collaborators' day-to-day life.


We support industries throughout their lifecycle--from innovation to end-of-life--by offering expertise in product and process design, manufacturing engineering, operational excellence, business turnaround strategies, staffing solutions, and ongoing support.


SEGULA Technologies is always looking for new, ingenious, and daring talents worldwide to support all the major industrial actors within the automotive, aeronautics, energy, railway, naval, oil & gas and pharmaceutical sectors.


For more information: https://www.segulatechnologies.com

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract)

Location:

Gauteng, South Africa

Contract Duration:

3 to 6 months (with immediate start)

Industry:

Automotive / Rail

Experience Level:

Senior (10+ years)

Duration:

3 to 6 months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

to support supplier development, non-conformance resolution, and quality performance improvement activities. This is a

contract position

with immediate availability required, based in

Gauteng

, for a duration of

3 to 6 months

.


The ideal candidate will bring over

10 years of experience

in

supplier quality management

within the

automotive or rail industry

, with strong technical acumen, problem-solving capabilities, and a proactive approach to supplier engagement and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and close open

Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs)

with suppliers in line with project timelines and quality standards Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (e.g. 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) to ensure sustainable resolution of supplier issues Support incoming inspection and quality gate activities to prevent defective parts from entering production Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and follow-up visits to ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, IRIS, etc.) Collaborate with engineering, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams to support supplier industrialisation and process capability Implement and monitor

supplier KPIs

and improvement plans where necessary Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior quality or engineering staff if required Prepare and maintain quality documentation for reporting to internal stakeholders and external clients

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering (or related field)

Minimum 10 years of experience

in supplier quality roles within the

automotive or rail sector

In-depth knowledge of quality tools and methodologies: 8D, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA Experience working with Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers and managing escalated quality issues Strong communication and negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers and cross-functional teams Familiarity with relevant standards and audit practices (IATF, ISO, IRIS) Availability to

start immediately

and

based in Gauteng

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering (or related field)