Senior Quality Engineer

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Quality Engineer to lead with precision, solve with purpose, and drive quality excellence. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational performance in a fast-paced environment — this opportunity is for you. The key job outputs of the function include, but are not limited to: Drive customer satisfaction through effective problem description identification and applying a logical approach to problem solving by utilizing robust problem-solving techniques. Stimulate 8D action plan closure and measure effectiveness of countermeasures implemented. Establish good relationships across the entire customer base through effective communication and responsiveness to concerns raised. Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements. Prepare, measure and drive IPPM reduction with focus on reworks, FTT, scrap reduction and continuous improvement. Manage the QMS CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action) process through PDCA cycle. Identify gaps in QMS through maintaining an audit schedule with specific focus on shopfloor related activities and activities. Actively participate in launch team activities with specific focus on highlighting possible process non conformances based on risk assessments, FMEA’s, SOP’s and CSR’s. Manage and conduct internal audits. Promote operational quality awareness, training and improvement actions based on LPA Process. Facilitate daily KPI reporting to Plant Manager and Operations team. Consolidation and reporting of KPI’s in preparation of monthly BOS. Monitor and Track Customer Scorecards. Analyse and implement corrective/preventative action to improve all KPI’s Requirements: National Diploma in Engineering / Qualified Toolmaker NTC 6. Diploma in Quality (Advantageous) / Advanced Knowledge of quality systems. Computer literate (Intermediate to Advanced MS-Office skills). Lean Training / Six Sigma Black Belt (Advantageous). Fully competent in problem solving, 8D / PDCA / ISHKAWA / 5 WHY. Knowledge of multi-disciplinary manufacturing processes. Read, understand and interpret technical drawings, CAD, part and assembly. 5 years’ experience in quality in an automotive environment preferably in a Press shop environment. Knowledge of IATF16949 / VDA6.3 / IQSB / Ford Q1. Personal attributes: strong interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivator, resilient, ability to work under pressure. Strong Leadership abilities / manage cross functional teams / Communicate with customers. Time Management Skills. Communication Skills and Report Writing.

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 7/2/2025