Quality Technician at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

POSITION DETAILS

• Implements and maintains the Plant Quality Operating System. Coach and teach plant teams on new and revised QOS items
• Updates internal QOS to reflect external concerns (i.e. Warranty & TGW) by making QCM or Process updates as required
• Coordinates internal actions when necessary for the resolution of product quality concerns
• Applies Quality Operating System within the plant guidelines and interacts with various departments. 
• Prepares, facilitates, and documents Quality related meetings
• Assists teams in resolving external and internal quality-related concerns
• Coordinate the Daily Quality Meeting.  Provide pro forma team presentations. 
• Manage a team of quality inspectors and metal finishers
• Provide training and guidance to team members on FPA standards

Responsibilities

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• The ability to effectively manage the day-to-day running of all quality-related indicators

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES 

• Must be analytical and high attention to detail
• Must also be able to work independently and as part of a team when required.
• Must be able to use own initiative.
• Good Communication and decision-making skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel/ Outlook
• QLS knowledge will be advantageous.

 QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• N4 and above Quality/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Industrial Engineering
• National Diploma in Quality/ Mechanical / Electrical/ Industrial Engineering preferable
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the related field in an automotive & manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years experience on A-Class Surface panels