Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
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.