Minimum Requirements: Matric / Grade 12 Diploma/Degree in Quality or Industrial Engineering Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role Experience within automotive supplier preferred Computer literacy (MS Office) Good understanding of IATF 16949 requirements (Highly advantageous) Automotive APQP/PPAP experience (Highly advantageous) Previous experience in automotive supplier lab (Highly Advantageous) Responsibilities/ Duties: Source, review and submit supplier PPAP’s for approval for all direct raw material, maintain records of supplier approvals Verify compliance and capability of supply chain to satisfy customer requirements during APQP/PPAP process Manage incoming inspection process to ensure all incoming material meet the required standards Ensure Internal receiving test procedures are in place and performed in accordance to set instructions Ensure actions is taken on supplier defects including Containment and corrective preventative actions Monitor and report supplier quality performance on a monthly basis Issue, review and supplier 8D reports on SQTS system and ensure closure Regularly review IATF 16969 documentation, instructions, and quality manuals, and ensuring operations and procedures complies Ensure calibrations of test and measurement equipment are performed according to schedule and register remains updated. Maintain accurate quality records of supplier certifications, and supplier database Support and facilitate supplier and internal audits of the QMS and production process Analyse all findings and close out related actions as active member of internal audit team Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments or outside vendors Monitor and report on relevant KPI’s such Supplier PPM’s and produce reports regarding non-conformance of suppliers or processes Champion – Production line assigned to this position in terms of internal Quality Engineering. Including Customer support and SQMS interaction for Concerns raised by customer Complete and support requalification process for assigned products and processes including Quality Engineering Ensure LAP / QPA Audits completed to schedule Key Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in MS Office applications Excellent verbal and written communications skills Knowledge of ERP systems Planning and Organisational Skills Ability to work independently Pay close attention to detail Problem-solving and analytical Skills Ability to handle multiple tasks Willingness to work long hours Ability to see a task through to the end Good interpersonal skills #J-18808-Ljbffr