Quality Engineer Welding Department (Automotive Industry), Durban

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.