Supplier Quality Control Inspector - Chloorkop (MT) at FLSmidth

Purpose of the Role

• To ensure that deliveries meet FLSmidth purchase order, engineering quality specifications, drawing and client´s contract requirements. To continuously perform in process and final inspection of fabrication, machining, materials, hardware and supplier documentation for conformance to requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
• This role will entails performing quality control inspections. Inspection may be either receiving inspections at the Chloorkop workshop and/or at a supplier’s premises where the work is being manufactured, as necessary.
• Ability to perform independent inspections of equipment or processes (welding, dimension, painting, machining etc.), with clear decisions.
• Ability to report or contact counterparts (Engineering, Purchasing, Facility Quality Control etc.), for clarifications, in a structured way, and follow up.
• Ensures supplier has complied with all aspects of the approved Quality Control Plan / Inspection and Test Plan / Certificate of Conformance with supporting documentation and reviews results of inspections prior to acceptance of manufacturing.
• Ability to follow-up, verify supplier inspection planning, and report to stakeholders as necessary.
• Instruct suppliers during manufacturing so that they fully understand FLS specifications and purchase order requirements.
• Team player, who reach out for help to colleagues and/or manager when required.
• Verify and report progress to internal stakeholders with regards to quality control activities
• Confirms measurement devices used to verify manufacture have up to date calibration documents.
• Identify and report non-conformances and monitors resolution prior to acceptance.
• Identify and report on supplier technical queries, concession request applications and monitors resolution prior to acceptance.
• Performs regular workshop assessments to check compliance with quality and HSE requirements (Supplier Sustainability Surveys etc.).
• Ensure that policies, procedures, workmanship practices and procedures are understood and followed.

What you bring
Post high school formal education:

• tertiary education through a recognized University / Technicon / Technical College / Institution,
• formal quality control inspection qualification (SAIW / PCN Level I or equivalent) through a recognized national / international body,
• a previously qualified artisan with workshop experience,
• equivalent relevant technical qualification / experience to above.
• A few years of practical experience, preferably from a Machining or Platework / Structural fabrication workshop.
• Understanding of quality processes and documentation requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of tools, metrology according to drawing requirements, specification requirements and processes required in manufacturing processes.
• Detailed report writing ability with diligent and timeous submissions to stakeholders.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office product suite (computer literate).
• Good English skills (read, write and speak) 
• A valid South African Driver’s license.