Our client in the automotive industry is currently seeking aTechnical Manager to join their team in Durban. This is a full-time, permanentposition with competitive salary and benefits. Job Purpose: To manage the Quality department. To ensure that all product and processes are in accordance with Quality Standards and Customer specific requirements. To monitor and control Quality Systems and Processes to achieve Quality Standards and meet customer specific requirements (CSRs). Requirements: Grade 12 National Diploma Quality Management or Engineering related qualification Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016&VDA 6.3:2016 Experiential: Minimum 5 Years in a similar role within an Automotive/Manufacturing experience Skills: MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Demonstrate an understanding of ISO/IATF and OEM Standards Demonstrate an understanding of Problem-Solving Technique Key Performance Areas Quality Management: Conduct Quality investigations (Internal, Supplier, Customers) Maintain IATF 16949:2016 Certification Quality Assurance: Maintain the Quality Assurance system Audits: Conduct internal 1st party Process audits (VDA 6.3:2016), System Audits (IATF), Supplier Audits, Product / Dock audits Supply Quality Assurance (SQA): Interact with all suppliers Supplier Audits Approvals of all PSW/PPAP/ISIR for new projects / products / items Customer Relations (External and Internal): Interact with internal and external customers regarding quality issues Investigate internal production, project and customer laboratory test failures Quality Control: Investigate all Quality non-conformances and track corrective actions (Initiate, follow up and close) Make decisions on quarantined products (Pass, Reject or Rework) Manage and maintain the Quality Management System ensuring that it complies with all applicable requirements contained in IATF 16949:2016 and VDA 6.3 Achieve Quality Assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements and implementing change Communicate and liaise with internal and external customers and foster relationship thereof Support the quality production inspectors to make product related decisions as to the disposition of quarantined products (Pass, Reject or Rework) Review, update and approve Flow Charts, Control Plans and FMEAs Responsible for facilitating Measurement System Analysis and Capability Studies on all measuring equipment (CPK, CMK) Responsible for Supplier Development in liaison with Stores Controller and Manufacturing Practitioner Maintain&improve product quality by completing product, process, system, compliance and surveillance audits&investigating customer complaints. Compile Monthly Management Quality Reports Compile weekly yields reports Approve COCs Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Review Quality Risks of APQP activities Ensure compliance to process and Customer Specifications Complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for all customers Provide input to the Contract Review Process Apply: www.agcmining.co.za Brought to you by AGC Mining Recruitment #J-18808-Ljbffr