Temp Quality Engineer: Electrical

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the manufacturing environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of applicable motor vehicle parts, their function, applicable specifications, part manufacturing processes and testing methods
• Sound technical knowledge of motor vehicle harnesses and electrical components
• Knowledge and application of quality tools, e.g. DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and related specifications
• Strong analytical ability
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to all levels within the company and externally (written and verbally)
• Ability to work independently
• Be prepared to travel, locally and overseas, at short notice
• Have a valid driver's license

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the motor vehicle components perform consistently to specification throughout the life cycle of the component by
  • Initiating and managing the qualifying program for new part introduction
  • Implement continuous improvement by identifying the root cause of part deviation from specification and correcting the deviation in all phases of the life cycle of the part
  • Testing and evaluating the performance of parts according to the specification
  • Provide the required technical expertise for complete parts with respect to material and function
  • Initiate design improvements for complex problems with electrical parts and harnesses