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Industrial Quality Inspector

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As an Industrial Quality Inspector at our Nigel Plant, you will be responsible for managing and executing industrial quality activities to ensure compliance with Alstom’s Zero Defect Program and customer requirements. This includes implementing, updating, and maintaining Quality Control Plans, developing PFMEAs, and ensuring the quality of manufactured products before shipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, engineering, and project management to drive process improvements, support problem-solving initiatives, and promote quality standards across the site. Your role will also involve managing non-conformities, leading internal audits, supporting APSYS development, and preparing key performance reports on quality metrics. This position requires hands-on expertise in industrial quality systems, strong knowledge of technical drawings and standards, and the ability to coach teams on quality methodologies and tools, all within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Managing Industrial Quality activities at site level, including the IQ team, processes, and KPIs
  • Developing and maintaining site PFMEA’s and control plans
  • Building, implementing, and regularly updating Quality Control Plans with Return of Experience (REX) from previous projects
  • Ensuring customer approval, document validation, and compliance of manufactured products before shipping
  • Driving process improvements through problem-solving and lean principles
  • Leading and coaching cross-functional team members on quality methodologies and tools
  • Managing non-conformities (internal and external) and supporting manufacturing teams with self-inspection and quality animation
  • Preparing and presenting weekly and monthly Industrial Quality KPI reports
  • Supporting special process maturity and leading APSYS development
  • Managing site documentation on the central index and driving work station audits

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (mandatory)
  • Technical drawing knowledge and understanding
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality function within the engineering sector
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen application knowledge
  • Proficiency in problem-solving techniques on an industrial shop floor
  • Process knowledge related to quality and industrial standards
  • Proven track record of conducting audits
  • Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Fluent in English with strong communication skills
  • Own transportation with a valid driver’s license
  • Manufacturing environment experience (advantageous)

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Alstom

Employment Type: job

Job Location: Nigel, Gauteng, South Africa

Base Salary: Market Related

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