Overview
Specialist QMP Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Description
The Specialist QMP will support quality management for procured parts during industrialization and series production. The role ensures compliance of supplied components and processes, manages documentation, represents specifications and expectations to suppliers, and drives quality initiatives across the product life cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage quality of procured parts in industrialization and series production.
- Verify and secure all aspects of supplied components and related processes (ISIR, re-qualifications, etc.).
- Maintain documentation in relevant systems (IPQ or equivalent).
- Represent quality requirements and manage supplier contributions in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Ensure all technical and non-technical resources are in place at suppliers per agreed specifications.
- Identify, address, and escalate deviations according to standards.
- Initiate and support escalation/de-escalation processes when appropriate.
Requirements
Essential Skills
- Mechanical engineering background with strong knowledge in:
- Quality control and joining technologies
- Feasibility confirmations and industrialization
- Measurement judgment and geometry control
- Solution-oriented mindset with focus on prevention and sustainability
- Quality management system (QMS) knowledge
- Process and product audit skills (e.g., VDA 6.3)
Advantageous Skills
- Maintenance/TPM and troubleshooting skills
- Organizational development and effective communication
- Structured approach in own work and in guiding suppliers
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 4 years relevant experience in automotive or manufacturing quality management
- Readiness to travel extensively to supplier sites (>50%)
- Active, self-motivated, proactive approach within team environment
- Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team
- Strong focus on solution-driven and sustainable practices
Requirements
· Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum);
Black Belt advantageous.
· Project management certification (Prince2, Agile, or PMP) beneficial.
· 5+ years’ experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, or operations excellence.
· Proven track record of leading cross-functional process improvement and project delivery.
· Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ERP/WMS, and process digitisation tools.
· Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and facilitation skills.
· Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
· Resilient, adaptable, and focused on delivering measurable, sustainable improvements.
Title: Specialist QMP
Company: Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
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