Quality Engineer - Hot Prep.

Job description

The Quality Engineer - Hot Prep will be responsible for leading quality initiatives and driving operational excellence within the manufacturing environment. This role encompasses team leadership, continuous improvement, strategic resource management, and quality assurance across all production processes.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Process Control

• Conduct process audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing specifications
• Investigate quality incidents and non-conformances, leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Oversee equipment calibration and maintenance schedules to ensure measurement system accuracy
• Manage supplier quality assessments and maintain quality documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements

Quality Technician Management & Development

• Manage and direct quality inspection staff, providing comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of inspectors in accordance with established quality management standards
• Establish and maintain competency frameworks to ensure inspectors meet required quality standards and certifications

Continuous Improvement & Budget Oversight

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments whilst maintaining a strong internal supplier-customer orientation
• Participate in the annual budgeting process to ensure optimal allocation of quality department resources
• Develop and implement quality metrics and key performance indicators to monitor departmental performance

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Scientific field (Bachelor degree minimum)

Professional Experience

• 3–5 years in Quality Management Leadership Experience: 1–2 years leading a small team or group (preferred) 2–3 years in automotive manufacturing and/or rubber manufacturing (preferred) Fluent English communication