Supplier Production Trial Specialist: C&A Quality

We are looking for a Supplier Production Engineer with more than 5 years Product Development, Production or Quality Management experience to join our team on a temporary basis. As an accessory quality engineer, you must have hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of quality control & inspection, setting of quality standards for both part and packaging and leading supplier production trials. In addition, you must have vast experience with technical problem solving with the ability to initiate corrective actions.

The Accessory Quality Engineer will be collaborating with a wider team of design engineers, Accessory Suppliers, PPO, and fitment Vendors to achieve the overall goal of maintaining the part quality, fitment quality, durability and reliability of the final product while keeping the Customer usage in mind.

 KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Project management: Coordinating Production preparation activities [SPTT activities]
• Leading Production trials: Mass Production Trials [counter measure confirmation & Quality buy-off], confirming Tooling, checking fixtures, In-process quality documentation (PPAP), boundary sample setting and approval, Supplier Capacity, Part quality & Packaging standard criteria setting & buy off.
• Design reviews - provide input to Design Engineering relating to quality and reliability analysis.
• Design reviews - provides input from component quality and manufacturability perspective.
• Risk Quality Assurance - Fire Hazard evaluation for wire harness design [Electrical Accessory Products]
• Visual Management: Project tracking & reporting on production trial status on a daily & weekly basis, formalizing status and updating of dashboards.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: (Mechanical & Electrical)

• NQF Level 6 (360 credits - level 8 framework) qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical),
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (N6 + Trade Test in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (Mechanical & Electrical)
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Projects)
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Software [Catia, Solid Works, etc.]
• Project Management skills for Part Development & reporting [Vehicle Development milestone]
• 5 years in product/component design & production environment, with exposure to FEA, CAE, FMEA.
• 5 years’ experience with product development, manufacturing, quality & evaluation processes
• Interpretation of Technical Drawings and Standards.
• Design Review knowledge [Failure analysis, troubleshooting & counter measure].
• Toyota Engineering Standards & Systems knowledge & experience [TSIN & TQNET]
• Knowledge of welding, painting techniques & corrosive treatment.
• Sound knowledge of Material types, strength, treatment methods, applications & performance.
• Sound knowledge of Toyota packaging & label standards & TMC’s substance of concern std.
• Manufacturing In Process Quality knowledge. (Part inspection, Inspection & packaging)
• Background in auditing & familiarity with ISO9001, 14001 & TS16949 requirements

• Cross functional experience in dealing internally with Engineers, Marketing, Planning, Technical Services, Warehouse & Warranty.
• Cross functional experience in dealing externally with Toyota Suppliers.
• ECR (Engineering Change Request) / ECI (Engineering Change Instruction) process flow.

• Fire Hazard evaluation for wire harness installation approval.
• Experience with analysis of quality issues & completion of PCM sheet or 8D reports.
• Regulatory knowledge [South African National Standards, Independent Communications Authority.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

COMPETENCIES:

• Accurate information gathering & analysis.
• Problem Solving [Root cause analysis, PDCA methodology]
• Critical Thinking.
• Active Learning.
• Effective Communication skills [verbal & written]
• Collaboration skills [build network internally & externally – Supplier, Toyota affiliates]
• Creative Thinking.
• Strong Work Ethic.
• Project Management.

PERSONALITY TRAITS:

• Self-driven.
• Ability to take ownership.
• Work well in a team but equally can operate autonomously.
• Ability to create technical reports, business correspondence, technical procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Passion for design.

CLOSING DATE: 17 March 2026