Quality Engineer

Our client in the Manufacturing sector is looking to recruit a Quality Engineer. The chosen candidate will:

• Lead and support cross-functional failure investigations utilizing advanced problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, DMAIC, and FMEA to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Act as a point of contact for customer discussions related to quality failures, ensuring timely, effective, and professional responses, especially in high-priority and high-visibility situations.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze internal quality metrics related to Internal Quality Control, Customer Claims, Supplier Claims (internal and external), and Improvement Initiatives to drive data-driven decisions.
• Lead or support activities related to change management, qualification, and validation processes to ensure that product quality is maintained throughout changes.
• Actively participate in the site's Quality Management System programs to ensure readiness for external audits and maintain necessary certifications (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Identify adverse trends in quality data and develop actionable improvement plans to enhance performance and efficiency across the organization.
• Support the site's IATF 16949 roadmap and CBS (Company Business System) initiatives. Comply with all safety policies, maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and promote a culture of safety and accident prevention.

• Possesses a positive attitude, takes initiative, and exhibits a strong motivation to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset, comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
• Adaptable and flexible, ready to respond to the dynamic needs of the company.
• Organized and possess a well-structured thought process

• Fundamental understanding of quality engineering and manufacturing principles, including familiarity with concepts such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, GRR, and Fishbone analysis.
• Proficient in leveraging data for decision-making, demonstrating a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and fluent in technical report writing in both Mlatese and English.
• Demonstrates full commitment to achieving annual targets at both personal, departmental, and site levels.
• Experience in Quality department (Use of Quality tools, Minitab data collection and analysis, internal auditing, IATF 16949, CAPA management, Quality Supplier management, Document management, ISO9001 requirements)Experience in Quality department (Use of Quality tools, Minitab data collection and analysis, internal auditing, IATF 16949, CAPA management, Quality Supplier management, Document management, ISO9001 requirements)