Quality Trainee/Intern

Job title: YES Graduate

Location: Port Elizabeth

Department: Quality

Reports to: FCM Quality Manager

Contract: 12 months contract as part of our Graduate program

Closing date for applications: 15 April 2026

Faurecia Clean Mobility (FCM) is a global player in the automotive industry. FCM South Africa is looking for a Quality Graduate to be based at our plant in Port Elizabeth.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Yes Graduate will be responsible for implementing process control programs that will assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer-specified requirements. He/she leads continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provide data analysis.

The main missions will be to gain development and learning on the following:
• Conduct multiple projects simultaneously ranging from feasibility phase to post launch quality assessment and throughout production life
• Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life
• Develop, implement and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques
• Assure compliance of the documented quality system (IAFT 16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization
• Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action
• Maintain customer complaint log and facilitate and participate in multiple 8D's and in the corrective action process; and ensure timeous feedback on the customer portals and Faurecia portals
• Instruct and train personnel in techniques and use of audit and testing devices
• Monitor and revise quality documentation as required
• Review all production methods for compliance to quality standards and for improvement of product and quality standards
• Perform all responsibilities with IAFT 16949 system requirements
• Maintain customer specific requirements and audits
• Facilitate PPAP runs in plant and PPAP Packages with customers
• Act as customer representative in all customer activities

Your profile and competencies to succeed

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
The ideal graduate will have/be:
• NDIP or B- Tech in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge / understanding of Quality Core tools
• Strong analytical and problem solving-skills required
• Strong customer satisfaction orientation.
• Age between 18-35
• Never been registered with the Y.E.S Youth Program before

Interested applicants are to submit a comprehensive CV, coupled with copies of their academic results, qualifications and ID via the online portals by 15 April 2026. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for an interview. Should you not meet the minimum requirements or have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.