About the Role
Simba Group, a leading Nigerian conglomerate with over 20 years of industry experience, is seeking a Quality Control Manager for our automobile assembly operations. This role is critical to ensuring every vehicle leaving our facility meets the highest quality standards and customer expectations. You will oversee comprehensive quality control processes, lead root cause analysis investigations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across our assembly line.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement quality control strategies, policies, and procedures for 2 & 3-wheeler vehicle assembly
- Supervise in-process inspections across all critical assembly stages including chassis, engine, electrical, and body assembly
- Manage Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) activities and approve vehicles for dispatch
- Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and 8D Problem Solving
- Monitor key quality metrics including First Pass Yield, First Time Right, and Defect Per Vehicle rates
- Oversee incoming material and supplier quality inspections
- Lead internal quality audits and ensure regulatory compliance
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma improvement initiatives
- Train quality officers, inspectors, and assembly personnel on quality standards
- Maintain inspection records, quality reports, and performance dashboards for management review
- HND or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Industrial Engineering
- 5-10 years experience in automobile assembly or manufacturing, preferably 2 & 3-wheeler vehicles
- Minimum 2-3 years in supervisory or quality management role
- Strong knowledge of automotive assembly systems and quality tools
- Proficiency in MS Excel and quality reporting software
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- CKD/SKD assembly process experience is advantageous