Tier 1 Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive) - ATLANTIS, Western Cape

SUMMARY:
Tier 1 Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive) - ATLANTIS, Western Cape Competitive Package on Off

POSITION INFO:

Tier 1 Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive) – ATLANTIS, Western Cape

Competitive Package on Offer!

Our client, a highly reputable Global Automotive concern is currently in search of a passionate and focused Supplier Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submit and resolve complaints with component suppliers, receiving 8D reports and proposals for corrective measures from them.
• Prepares complaints for component suppliers.
• Works with internal and customer quality team to resolve customer complaints.
• Works with and manages incoming inspection team, blocks non-conforming goods, initiates product separation, and inspects isolation warehouse.
• Analyses faulty components.
• Monitors the costs of poor supplier quality, evaluates suppliers.
• Ensures replacement deliveries, communication with suppliers and liquidation of suspicious pieces.
• Organizes and prepares classification within the complaint.
• Responsible for the costs of sorting, summarizing, and transferring the incurred additional costs to the supplier.
• Responsible for ensuring that suppliers meet specific customer requirements (checks implementation of corrective actions)
• Collaborates and prepares documents in the case of customer and certification audits.
• Prepares and conducts a revalidation or VDA 6.3 audit at the supplier.
• Evaluate the quality of supplies.
• Act on behalf of the employer in negotiations with suppliers
• Audit suppliers of purchased materials.
• Suspend non-conforming or suspect products during goods receipt and storage.
• Cooperation with internal and customer quality in resolving complaints.
• Decide on the release of parts that have been suspended within the scope of delegated authority.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Quality Management / Technical Engineering and / or related degree or diploma is essential!
• 3-5 Years stable and proven Tier 1 Supplier Quality Engineer experience gained within the automotive component or technical engineering industry is required
• Sound understanding of the motor industry and solid experience in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of and the application of Quality Tools. e.g., SPC FMEA, 8D Problem Resolution Reports, Product & Process Audits
• Experience of leading suppliers through new model launches
• Must have a understanding of: PPAP, MSA, APQP, FMEA, SPC
• Proficiency on MS Office
• Effective communication skills with suppliers, peers and shop floor, both verbal and written
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

To apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Lameez: