Quality Control Manager - Modderfontein at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Provide technical support as required within allocated areas of operations, including but not limited to:
• Experimental design, experimental testing, plant investigations and reporting
• Input raw materials and components through the development of and compliance to the schedule of analysis
• Supply development, supplier quality management systems and quality of raw materials
• Serve as the quality custodian for allocated areas with respect to implementation, maintenance, improvement and auditing of the AEL quality management system rooted in ISO 9001
• Develop and maintain a framework of measurements that support early problem detection and identification of quality deviations
• Implement and manage projects using Six Sigma and best practice methodologies
• Research, design and recommend improvements on quality specifications and standards
• Develop and maintain quality plans to ensure fit for purpose raw materials, sub components and final products
• Monitor compliance to quality plans by production personnel through regular auditing and reporting
• Lead investigations into unusual incidents with regard to quality and cost
• Conduct all activities and tasks relating to the introduction of new products and processes as dictated by the NPI process company standard
• Assist with process capability studies as required
• Manage the closure and quality of corrective actions stemming from customer complaints, threshold models and plant investigations as per company standards
• Co-ordinate technical development of product or material specifications
• Conduct alternative raw material trials and acceptances as required
• Ensure production traceability data is accessible and fit for purpose in the event of product recalls and customer complaints
• Investigate and report on customer complaints
• Conduct supplier audits in line with the AEL’s Supplier Quality Management programme as required

Qualifications & Experience    

• Eng. Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Equivalent/Relevant tertiary qualifications
• At least three (3) years relevant experience is required (preferably explosives manufacturing)
• Working knowledge of all legal and safety requirements, e.g. Explosives Act, OHS Act, and Factory / Departmental Regulations
• Knowledge of good explosive practices is necessary
• Knowledge and understanding of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or similar manufacturing philosophies
• Knowledge of Industrial Relations Procedures
• Good understanding of the AEL quality management system and ISO 9001