Supplier Quality Engineer: Stamping

Port ElizabethREQUIREMENTSQualifications in Mechanical, Quality or other related Engineering field with an additional NQF level 4 minimum in Machining & ToolmakingMinimum 5 years’ experience in tool & die fabrication in the stampings commodity with a strong desire and/or exposure in the manufacturing quality systemsMinimum 10 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing process and component developmentExtensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as IATF16949, ISO9001, VDA6.3, etc.Proven Manufacturing Quality Systems knowledge including lean manufacturing conceptsThorough understanding of Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)Knowledge in automotive supplier manufacturing processes and controlsThorough understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including detailed knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for automotive components and systemsWorking knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Good problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why’s, Ishakawa, Red-X, etc.)Excellent project management skillsWorking knowledge in reading and interpreting Engineering drawingsComputer skills (MS Office suite of apps such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Ability to conduct supplier audits on Quality Management Systems and Manufacturing Process Control Plans RESPONSIBILITIESNew Product Development & Production Approval (APQP) of new materials, components and systemsProvide Supplier Quality requirements for all new business sourcing decisions and business transfers (BTAB) affecting local suppliers to achieve company objectives in terms of quality, technology and priceKey member of sourcing team in support of Supplier Nomination / Selection processSupplier Quality performance monitoring and implementing continuous improvement initiativesDrive rapid product issue resolution with suppliers for all supplier manufactured causesConduct regular supplier audits on quality management systems and processes to ensure supplier manufacturing controls consistently meet quality requirementsImplement product and/or process changes at suppliers, and ensure they are effectively managed / executed without disruption to supply while meeting company quality and engineering standards