Quality Engineer Welding Department (Automotive Industry)

Quality Engineer Welding Department (Automotive Industry)


Company
Hlabahlosile Trading Projects
Location
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Quality Engineer Welding Department (Automotive Industry)

Pinetown KZN

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Main Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement welding quality plans.
• Monitor welding activities and ensure compliance with ISO, ASME, AWS, and other standards.
• Conduct inspections of welds, materials, and processes.
• Manage welding documentation, including WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR (Procedure Qualification Record), and WPQ (Welder Performance Qualification).
• Lead investigations of welding-related defects and ensure corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide technical support and training to welders and production teams.

Requirements/Qualifications:
• Engineering degree or diploma (Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Welding preferred).
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI/IWE or equivalent) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, etc.).
• Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Minimum years of welding/quality experience .
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Good communication for liaising with production, clients, and auditors.
• Knowledge of safety, quality management systems, and continuous improvement.

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