• Application Deadline:
• Position: Quality Engineer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Role Summary

• The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufactured products consistently meet defined quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.


• The role focuses on production quality assurance, process optimization, defect prevention, and compliance with industry standards, particularly within the automotive or auto-component manufacturing sector.


• The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing defects, and enhancing overall production performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Quality Assurance:

• Monitor and control product quality across all stages of manufacturing


• Conduct in-process inspections and final product verification


• Ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and work instructions


• Investigate production defects and implement corrective actions


• Support pilot runs, line trials, and new product introductions

Process Control & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze production processes to identify quality risks and improvement opportunities


• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques


• Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis


• Develop preventive measures to minimize defects and rework


• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives

Quality Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and test documentation


• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent standards


• Support internal and external audits


• Prepare quality performance reports for management

Supplier Quality Management:

• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance


• Conduct supplier audits and inspections


• Verify incoming materials meet required specifications


• Coordinate corrective actions for supplier non-conformities

Customer Quality Support:

• Investigate customer complaints and warranty issues


• Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)


• Prepare technical quality reports and responses


• Support customer audits and technical reviews

Testing & Inspection:

• Develop inspection plans, control plans, and testing procedures


• Ensure calibration and proper maintenance of measuring instruments


• Utilize gauges, CMM, and other inspection/testing equipment


• Validate products against engineering drawings and specifications

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and R&D teams


• Provide quality input during design and process development phases


• Train operators on quality standards and procedures

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in defect and scrap rates


• Improvement in First Pass Yield (FPY)


• Reduction in customer complaints


• Audit compliance performance


• Timely closure of corrective actions


• Supplier quality performance improvement

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related fields.

Experience:

• 3 - 8 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment


• Experience in production/plant operations


• Automotive or auto-component industry experience.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards


• Familiarity with automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications


• Experience with inspection and testing equipment


• Proficiency in quality analysis and reporting tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Effective communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment


• Sound decision-making and accountability


• Continuous improvement mindset.