We are looking for a Supply Quality Technician for the Pietermaritzburg area.
Roles & Responsibilities Overview: - Solve supplier quality issues and ensured the effective implementation of corresponding quality control measures.
- Identify and evaluate potential risks and problems of supplier quality, track and urge the completion of corresponding recertification / requalification (PPAP) and constant improvement as well as enhance the supplier’s product quality and process capability.
- Coordinate Parts and Process approval submission according to milestones and release it accurately to Production at SOP.
- Establish and update the Supplier Quality Agreement with Suppliers to ensure the suppliers reach the relevant requirements.
- According to the submission requirements, responsible for PPAP (production part approval procedure) approval of suppliers before mass production.
- Formulated incoming product inspection documents and conducted on the job training and assessment for inspection personnel.
- Respond quickly to supplier quality problems found in the Purchase, Site and Customer, take containment measures, and follow up to solve them (SCARS).
- Monitor the completion of post-production type test for supply.
- Responsible for product evaluation, developing steps and process audit after supply consultation.
- Monitoring and management of key and risk suppliers by means of Process Audits and self-assessments.
- Collect and summarise the performance of each supplier and improve the product quality and process capability of the supplier (Customer Scorecards).
- Work ability shall meet the specific requirements of the Customer.
- Utilise Quality Tools like, (APQP / PPAP / SPC / MSA / FMEA / Control Plan).
- Familiar with IATF16949 quality system standard.
- Familiar with related products and processes.
- Understand the process approach and have a problem-solving mindset.
- Gets involved in the inspection and testing of the products / services being procured in case it is needed.
- Ensure suppliers respect deliverables requirement.
- Ensure supplier follow and get knowledge for customer specific requirements.
Knowledge & Skills: - Experience in Quality Tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, ISHIKAWA, 5WHY, Control Plan, IMTE, Calibration, Drawings, Specifications, etc.
- Experience with IATF16949 & VDA6.3 standards of quality systems.
- Experience with process auditing VDA6.3 and IATF16949.
- Familiar with related products and processes is preferred with automotive components.
- Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills to all levels.
- Ability to quickly learn and understand complex components / systems / processes / machines.
- Good technical problem-solving ability.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office tools).
- Knowledge in various steel / plastic forming technologies preferred.
- Able to work in a multicultural environment.
- Other special requirements: Willing to travel when required to resolve supplier concerns or conduct Audits.
Internal Customers: - Production
- Support Structures
- Purchasing
- Finance
Job Specification Technical skills and specialist knowledge: - Knowledge of MS Office
- Knowledge of problem-solving tools.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, ISHIKAWA, 5WHY, Control Plan, IMTE, Calibration, Specifications, etc.
- Understanding of GD & T
- Ability to interpret technical drawings.
Experience: - At least 5 years’ experience in Supplier Quality / Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering in automotive industry
- 2 years’ experience in a similar field.
Qualifications: - Grade 12 (Critical)
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Quality(Preferred)
- Qualified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor
- Qualified IATF16949 internal and 3rd party Process Auditor
- Experience.
- Core Tools
- SPC & MSA