QA Engineer (Team lead)

RAD Resources

  • Randburg, Johannesburg
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Leadership:
  • Develop and coordinate systems and standards to ensure company products and services meet the highest quality compliance and standards.
  • Lead, develop, and maintain organisational management programmes through written communication, team briefings, and face-to-face interactions.
  • Determine strategic direction and work priorities for continuous improvement of organisational management
  • programmes and systems.
  • Act as the main point of contact between the team and management, ensuring clear communication of goals and instructions.
  • Ensure seamless integration of quality systems into day-to-day operations and long-term company objectives.
Quality Assurance and Control:
  • Manage the Quality Department to ensure sustainable quality of products and services, meeting both national and international regulations.
  • Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and other relevant standards.
  • Devise and establish quality procedures, standards, and specifications for all products and manufacturing processes.
  • Inspect and audit raw materials, in-process items, and finished products to verify compliance.
  • Investigate non-conformities and conduct root cause analysis to recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Oversee customer complaints, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Work with R&D to develop tests and approvals for components and finished products to meet quality, operating, and customer standards
  • Apply Lean methodologies and drive initiatives aimed at improving product quality and maximising profitability
Supplier and Customer Engagement:
  • Collaborate with procurement and suppliers (local and international) to specify, monitor, and control quality requirements for all incoming goods.
  • Liaise with Sales and Marketing to assess and meet customer quality-related requirements through surveys and compliance measures.
Documentation and Compliance:
  • Maintain and update quality documentation, such as inspection plans, checklists, and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements, and facilitate effective communication throughout the organisation.
  • Manage quality reports, records, and documentation, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of a paperless Quality Department.
Process Improvement:
  • Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing projects, to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
  • Act as a catalyst for change by driving performance, reliability, and quality improvements across products and systems.
Training and Development:
  • Determine training needs for staff involved in quality-related processes and develop training materials for internal growth.
  • Train employees on quality standards, tools, and methodologies to maintain high levels of compliance and efficiency.
  • Lead and chair quality-related meetings, including QC and team briefings, to address challenges and align on objectives.
General Responsibilities:
  • Develop a weekly and monthly communication strategy to cascade quality objectives across all sites and levels of staff.
  • Generate and participate in Small Group Activities (SGAs) for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee the control of documents, records, and the annual departmental budget.
  • Contribute to company goals and objectives as outlined by Top Management.
  • Perform any additional work-related duties as assigned by management.
  • Successfully implement and monitor 5S housekeeping standards to maintain workplace organisation and safety.
Functional SkillsIT skills (Microsoft, SAP etc.); Numerical and
statistical ability; Excellent Technical
understanding of gearboxes, electronics; Excellent
understanding of Electrical and/or Electronic
and/or Mechanical Engineering; Analysing
information and data; Fault finding & Problemsolving
(Technical and hands-on approach);
Target driven; Excellent Information Sharing ability
at all levels; Embracing and Driving Change;
Organizational and time-management skillsDegree / National Diploma in Electrical and/or Electronic and/or Mechanical Engineering; Relevant qualification
in Quality Management; Qualification in Management will be a distinct advantage (EDP / MAP/ MDP). Minimum
educational level NQF 7. 5 10 Years in a High-Volume Manufacturing Environment; ISO9001 Quality
Management certificate; Project management; Excellent knowledge of quality tools (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC,
CAPA); Certification in World Class Manufacturing Systems: Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, WPC etc. would
be advantageous; Managing / Leading a team; SHE Management Systems Qualification would be
advantageous; Computer literacy MS Office, SAP, ICDL.

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