Description Our client in the automotive component manufacturing sector is seeking to employ a vastly experienced Quality Assurance Manager to their team, based in Port Elizabeth. 10 years plus experience gained as a QA Manager position or as a QA Engineer in a manufacturing environment secures. An exciting career opportunity awaits you! Requirements: Tertiary qualification in the engineering&quality fields. A background in Quality Engineering and associated responsibilities is essential. At least 10 years in the automotive engineering / manufacturing environment. Well *** with GD&T principles that goes with most component drawings. VDA6.3 internal auditor certification. Press shop and welding experience is mandatory. Proven analytical skills is essential. Candidates meeting the above requirements and ticking ALL of the following boxes are invited to apply: School Gr 12 Maths&Science. Tertiary qualifications listed: Internal Auditing Encona, City&Guilds NMU, FMEA and Control Plans, 8D Problem Solving, MSA and PPAP, SPC Working knowledge of QMS system standard IATF 16949&ISO 9001. Key role player during Certification Body audits (IATF 16949, ISO 9001) Overall responsibility to maintain IATF 16949 requirements System/process auditor qualification Encona VDA6 auditor Conducting manufacturing process and system audits. At least 10 years’ relevant QA experience in the automotive industry. Conversant with the PPAP and APQP processes, including creating related documentation (FMEA, Control Plan, flow charts etc.) Experience with automotive ePPAP and loading customer portals. (e.g. Tenneco, Faurecia, Eberspaecher) Proven ability of handling full PPAP cycle. Direct involvement with manufacturing process investigations (8D reports) Working knowledge of welding processes - projection, robot CO2. Sound knowledge of statistical principles such as capability studies, SPC, MSA, etc. Understanding theory of Cp, Cpk and formulae, calculations and meaning Understand the calculation of Standard deviation and it's role in capability analysis. Proven analytical ability and well *** with 8D report analysis. Working knowledge of OEM customer specific requirements (GM/Ford/MB/Tenneco, VDA). Fluent with Excel charting and using it for analysis highly frequently. Compilation of compact process/works/gauge instructions. Conversant with Mechanical Drawings and geometrical tolerancing principles Interpretation of CMM reports. Co-ordinated Measuring Machine Product safety certification. Fluent in English written and verbal communication. Planning of own activities. (Time management) Aptitude to grasp and implement new software applications e.g. eMaintenance, eAudit. MSA Measurement System Analysis (R&R, Attribute). Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. I've applied, now what? Do you have any job openings? What should I wear to my Headhunters Interview? How long should I wait before I get contacted? For the answers to these questions and many more, check out our FAQs Don't miss out on new job opportunities! Get notified and stay ahead in your career journey. Getting that dream job starts with making sure you have a professional CV. Copyright Headhunters. All Rights Reserved. Website design Port Elizabeth by Perfect Circle #J-18808-Ljbffr