Quality Engineer Welding Department (Automotive Industry)
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Quality Engineer Welding Department (Automotive Industry)
Pinetown KZN
Key Details Extracted
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.
Pinetown KZN
Key Details Extracted
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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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the National Minimum Wage for electricians in South Africa is R30.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026, equating to R5,478 per month for a 45-hour week. Electricians must receive at least 1.5 times this rate for overtime beyond 45 hours weekly. This applies under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act sectoral determinations.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need an NQF Level 4 Electrical Engineering qualification plus a minimum of 3 years registered apprenticeship completed by 2026. A valid Wireman’s Licence from the Department is mandatory for installation work. No exceptions apply for unregistered candidates in formal employment.
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