Quality Engineer

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Quality Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience in the aluminium recycling industry. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of aluminium recycling processes and expertise in ensuring the quality of ingots and billets as per customer and industry standards. This role requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement and maintain robust quality control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance & Control:
• Develop and implement quality assurance protocols for aluminium ingots and billets.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of raw materials, recycled materials, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer specifications.
2. Process Optimization:
• Analyze recycling processes to identify potential quality issues and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize melting, casting, and alloying processes.
3. Testing & Inspection:
• Perform chemical composition analysis using spectrometry and other relevant tools.
• Conduct mechanical property tests (tensile strength, hardness, etc.) on billets and ingots.
• Oversee non-destructive testing (NDT) to ensure structural integrity.
4. Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, test results, and non-conformance reports.
• Generate regular quality performance reports and present findings to management.
5. Customer Interaction:
• Address customer quality complaints and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Liaise with customers to understand their specific requirements and ensure product compliance.
6. Team Training & Development:
• Train production and quality teams on quality standards and procedures.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in quality across the plant.
7. Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations related to aluminium recycling.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the aluminium recycling industry, with a strong focus on quality control.
• Deep understanding of ingot and billet production processes and quality requirements.
• Proficiency in analytical tools and techniques such as spectrometry, NDT, and mechanical testing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and other relevant industry certifications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in working with different series aluminium alloys.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies and automation in aluminium recycling.
• Proficiency in using quality management software and statistical tools.

Location:
This position is based at our aluminium recycling plant in South Africa