Production Quality Inspector

Position Overview

To act as part of the production team with the collective responsibility for ensuring that the quality function is maintained within the production environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Inline inspection of new builds according to Fermel’s work procedures.
2. Inspect paint touch up.
3. Report all internal and supplier quality concerns.
4. Make quality calls that are in line with the customer acceptance level.
5. Raise Nonconformance reports and continuous improvement for all concerns and ensure a timely closure based on data provided.
6. Drive quality in Welding fabrication and production assembly to ensure that reworks are eliminated.
7. Compile a quality data pack for traceability of each build.
8. Accomplish quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

1. Resolution of Quality concerns in a timely manner not to affect production output.
2. Effective management of meetings between affected parties.
3. Managing conflict between affected parties.
4. Decision making on liability of defect.
5. Effective managing of suspect parts.
6. Assist and investigate CAR’s on ongoing basis.
7. Successful campaign managing to resolve defective parts on vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES (KSA)

1. Ability to read and analyze drawings.
2. Working knowledge of manufacturing environment relating to (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery).
3. Knowledge of total quality management tools.
4. Fault finding ability and root cause analysis.
5. Ability to multi-task.
6. Driver’s license and must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

Required Skills And Capabilities

1. Grade 12 (Non-Negotiable).
2. Certificate in Total Quality Management (Non-Negotiable).
3. SAIW Diploma in welding and fabrication inspector level 1 (Non-negotiable).
4. Advanced Diploma in Quality Management/ Quality Engineering (Beneficial).
5. Hands-on technical/troubleshooting experience.
6. Must have experience in production assembly and fabrication environment.
7. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills & team player.
8. Ability to read and use measuring equipment.
9. Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
10. 5+ years’ technical experience in quality Control Environment.