QA and R&D Manager

Overview

QA and R&D Manager Jobs in Durban, South Africa at Execustaff

We are seeking a QA and R&D Manager in the Durban Area.

Job Summary

General management of the manufacturing department, Quality, R&D, Production, Suppliers & Customers  to ensure market competitiveness Key

Duties

/Responsibilities Managing Quality KPI targets at O/S Company Quality process management to ensure that Products are supplied from O/S Company with the right quality using The Company’s Quality standards. Conducting Buyer Inspection weekly & reporting to HQ monthly NPI Preparation , BOM’s, EMC Testing , Vibration Testing OQ Gate to release New models to sales team Analyse quality stats weekly and review monthly with O/S Company for countermeasures Report monthly M  Liase daily with O/S Company in production meeting Update management file and report in daily internal meeting on assigned tasks Drawing up contracts relating to suppliers Financial/Job scope Manage O/S Company Negotiating costing with O/S company Manage annual budget relating to department, assets,etc Organizational Impact/Influence Extensive High Level Strategic / Operational Interaction with (Internal) Sales members including subsidiary for production plan, shipment deliveries Service Team relating to customer defects External Interaction with:

Suppliers Nature and

Purpose

of the Interaction:

Monitor and maintain relationships and ensure overall goal achievement. Related

Job Requirements

/ Qualifications Required Experience Minimum 7 Years Quality, including Manufacturing experience & R&D Good knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 Strong

quality assurance

knowledge and background Electronics Manufacturing experience SMT & FA Experience at reading BOM’s & Drawings Experience in process & quality improvements MS Office at an advanced level. High level of negotiation skills at boardroom level Maintaining Customer/Supplier relationship Required Competencies Assisting the Team and suppliers regarding critical decisions affecting manufacturing, cost, quality Communicaion with Suppliers from Board level down to supervisor level Strong

leadership

skills Able to challenge Suppliers and ensure all deadlines and targets are met Excellent interpersonal skills and good team player Good numerical skills and an understanding of statistics Planning and organisational skills Good

communication skills

, oral and writing Excellent

problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Six Sigma Good Presentation skills Honesty, integrity and ethical conduct at all times Advanced

Analytical skills

Educational Requirements Tertiary

education

within the Manufacturing / Quality, Business Management Analysis In-depth analysis for Quality KPI

Adaptability

to changing environment and daily challenges is a must KPI report in M  Working Conditions Production plan affecting OTD1 Quality issue affecting Field failures Risk of delay of local items affecting production OTD1 Travel Requirements Travel to meeting with local suppliers or for training at HQ

Title: QA and R&D Manager

Company: Execustaff

Location: Durban, South Africa

Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Control / Manager, Quality Engineering, QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector)