Quality Engineer

ROLE OVERVIEW: 

• Support and maintain the Quality Management System, oversee quality control processes, coordinate audits and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and customer requirements.

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Quality Management, Production Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years’ automotive experience, ideally within a Tier 1 supplier environment.
• Relevant ISO training, including Internal Auditor certification.
• Strong experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 audits.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 essential.
• Understanding of automotive quality standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Outlook skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support production activities and ensure consistent quality standards.
• Participate in process changes, new product launches and production improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and improve First Time Through (FTT) performance.
• Address and resolve customer quality concerns timeously.
• Maintain quality documentation, records and controlled documents.
• Coordinate internal, external and supplier audits in accordance with the approved audit schedule.
• Assist with the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Assist in maintaining customer-specific quality standards, including Ford Pro Converter, Stellantis, Nissan and Toyota requirements.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions and follow-up documentation.
• Verify and approve inspection procedures and quality check sheets.
• Monitor audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed deadlines.
• Compile monthly Quality Control reports and VMC KPI scorecards.
• Calculate and monitor Cost of Quality per location.
• Manage and motivate employees, identify training needs and liaise with HR.
• Perform additional duties as required.