Role Purpose:
A vacancy exists in the Quality Department for an Assistant Metrologist who will assist the Metrologist in fulfilling the requirements and responsibilities of the Metrology Room.
Qualifications:
- A tertiary qualification, e.g. ND Mech Eng or BTech Quality
- Minimum Matric with Maths and Science
- Quality specific training in VDA6.3, IATF16949, Core Tools and CSR’s
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years work experience in a wheel making factory environment
- Should have thorough knowledge of the entire plant processes
- Should have experience with SPC/MSA/APQP/8D concepts
Key Performance Areas:
- Measuring Programs development for measurement of new and existing wheels
- Provide effective feedback to all relevant departments, if dimensional deviations or defects identified
- Prepare APQP/PPAP/ISIR documentation according to Customer requirements
- Participate in FMEA-Meetings and Control Plan-Meetings (Part of APQP)
- Support with conduct of Routine testing and Product audits
- Calibration – Maintain calibration status of all existing gauges and instruments – inclusive of physical verification of instruments in accordance with works instructions, as well as all relevant documentation.
- Manage external calibration processes.
- Capability studies/ad-hoc measurements as part of investigations; assist with investigations into wheels not meeting requirements
- Documentation and record – Maintain relevant filing systems (including drawings and measuring reports, registers and issue levels).
Requirements:
- Understanding of CMM Measuring equipment
- Thorough knowledge of Sampling process
- Ability to interpret drawings
- Ability to work under pressure, be a team player
- Ability to be pro-active, good time management skills
- Honest, have integrity and good communication skills
- Excellent attendance and disciplinary record
- Computer literacy is essential (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, MiniTab)
- Must have a valid Drivers Licence (own transport preferable)