Supplier Quality Engineer, East London at Sheldon Recruitment

• Our client has a vacancy for a Supplier Quality Engineer for a permanent role, based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality
• Experience within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR)
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR), including Mercedes-Benz Quality Requirements, APQP, PPAP, and customer portal management
• Experience using customer-specific portals and quality systems (Mercedes-Benz START Portal, PIA Portal or equivalent)
• Experience managing supplier audits and supplier performance improvement initiatives
• Qualified Internal Auditor; VDA 6.3 Process Auditor - certification advantageous
• Experience in supplier audits, engineering change management and customer-specific requirements
• Strong knowledge and application of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Experience in structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why and Root Cause Analysis
• Experience in SAP QM and advanced MS Office and Excel proficiency
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel when required
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Supplier Quality Assurance & Performance Management
• Supplier Non-Conformance, Claims & Corrective Action Management
• Incoming Quality Control Management
• Supplier Audit Program Management
• Mercedes-Benz Project Management (START Portal)
• PPAP & Change Management (PIA Portal)
• SAP Quality Management Administration
• Packaging Quality Management (PDS review)
• Reporting & Quality Cost Management
• Quality Management System Compliance with Symbio
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance