Quality Lab Supervisor (automotive)

Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description


:We are seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring that products meet quality standards throughout the development and manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities and qualifications for this role include:Key Responsibilities:

  • Laboratory Management: Supervise daily laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols. Oversee maintenance, quality control, and validation of laboratory instruments and procedures.
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Lead APQP processes, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and control plans. Serve as the primary liaison for APQP/Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, facilitating problem-solving for design validation (DV), process validation (PV), and customer launch issues.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement and manage quality control systems to ensure continuous production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Conduct process audits to verify accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
  • Team Leadership: Provide clinical and administrative oversight to laboratory personnel, including mentoring, training, and performance evaluations. Establish training goals for new hires and ensure timely completion of departmental reviews.
Requirementsxc2xb7 Grade 12xc2xb7 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.xc2xb7 Minimum 5 years of experience in quality lab management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.xc2xb7 Injection moulding experience preferred,xc2xb7 Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plan preparation is essential.xc2xb7 Quality Planning, MSA, Dimensional Analysis, and Capability Studies experiencexc2xb7 Strong understanding of quality assurance methodologies, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Root Cause Analysis.xc2xb7 Proficiency in relevant software tools such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and data analysis programsxc2xb7 Tooling background will be an advantagexc2xb7 Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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  • Job Id
    JD1388180
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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