Quality Engineer
Volkswagen Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kariega • South Africa
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About the role
- To plan, define, co-ordinate and be accountable for Quality audits and inspections in Press, Body, Paint and Assembly shops.
- To maintain and improve product surface quality and mechanical joints by monitoring and reporting on non–conformances and processes.
- Drive product improvements based on top faults detected by investigating route causes and initiating corrective actions to meet Konzern Quality standards and provide continuous improvements.
- Establishing root causes and implement corrective actions for allocated quality problems.
- Interfacing with various departments within VWSA.
- Present findings/reports at various forums.
- Liaising with overseas counterparts with regard to build/quality matters.
- Co-ordinate and be accountable for Quality issues.
- Lead cross functional teams when required.
- Monitor and reporting of non-conformances and processes and initiating corrective actions to drive early detection.
Requirements
- Have a minimum National Diploma in Chemistry/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering
- Have 3 -5 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry
- Have good report writing and presentation skills
- Have proven analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of Body and Paint Shop production processes
- Sound knowledge of colouristics of colour management to analyze and interpret results
- Sound knowledge of paint processes and corrosion prevention
- Be computer literate in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Be assertive and have the ability to motivate
- Be a team player and be able to work under pressure
- Added advantage BSc Degree /B-Tech Chemistry or Polymer
- Ability to communicate fluently in German (verbally and written)
- Experience in automotive process material application.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Quality auditsMechanical jointsRoot cause analysisCorrective actionsAnalytical skillsProblem solvingColour managementPaint processesCorrosion preventionManufacturing processes
Soft Skills
Report writingPresentation skillsAssertivenessMotivationTeam playerAbility to work under pressure
Certifications
National Diploma in ChemistryNational Diploma in Polymer EngineeringNational Diploma in Mechanical EngineeringBSc Degree in ChemistryB-Tech in ChemistryB-Tech in Polymer Engineering