Fabrication Manager (3 Wheeler Automobile) at Simba Group

Posted on Tue 31st Mar, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

The Simba Group, founded in Nigeria in 1988, is a conglomerate with operations across Nigeria’s most dynamic economic sectors. The Group commands leadership positions in all five companies that share a simple, yet effective, corporate vision: providing the customer with unparalleled satisfaction.

The Group has businesses operating in a number of sectors critical to Nigeria’s sustained development: agriculture, alternative energy, backup power supply systems, networking and data transmission, ICT infrastructure development, and commercial vehicles sales and servicing. We operate a network oftenbranches, ensuring the availability of our products and services throughout Nigeria, with our reach extending to the remotest corners of the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fabrication Manager (3 Wheeler Automobile)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a highly experienced and process-driven Automobile Fabrication Manager to lead the end-to-end fabrication and body-building operations for our Three-Wheeler (3W) product line.
  • The ideal candidate will have a solid background in automotive fabrication, sheet metal forming, welding processes, jig & fixture design, and will ensure high-quality output through strong leadership, planning, and process optimization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering or related discipline.
  • 6–10 years of relevant experience in fabrication & body shop operations, ideally in a 3-wheeler or light commercial vehicle segment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, robotic welding (preferred), and structural assembly.
  • Experience with fabrication CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiarity with ERP and MES systems.
  • Proven leadership, team management, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with quality assurance tools like FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PPAP.

Preferred Candidate:

  • Experience with 3-wheeler chassis or composite body manufacturing.
  • Certifications in Welding Inspection, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt).
  • Hands-on experience in setting up new fabrication lines or automation cells.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their recent CV to: careers@simba.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.