Quality Assurance Officer - 2W & 3W Automoblie Assembly at Simba Group

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: Quality Assurance Officer - 2W & 3W Automoblie Assembly

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Assembly Line Quality Control:

• Conduct in-process inspections at critical assembly stages (chassis, engine fitment, electrical wiring, body assembly, final finishing).
• Verify adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Ensure torque settings, alignments, and fittings meet specifications.

Final Vehicle Inspection (PDI – Pre-Delivery Inspection):

• Perform comprehensive final inspection of assembled 3-wheelers before dispatch.
• Check engine performance, braking system, electricals, suspension, and overall build quality.
• Approve units for release or escalate non-conformities.

Defect Identification & Root Cause Analysis:

• Identify defects, non-conformities, and assembly errors.
• Carry out Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto.
• Implement and track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Process Quality Monitoring:

• Monitor assembly processes to ensure consistency and quality output.
• Work closely with production supervisors to address deviations immediately.
• Ensure first-time-right (FTR) approach is followed on the line.

Incoming Material & Kit Inspection:

• Inspect kits and components supplied to the assembly line (CKD/SKD parts).
• Identify and report defective or non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate with stores and procurement for resolution.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain daily inspection reports, defect logs, and quality dashboards.
• Track KPIs such as defect rates, rework levels, and First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Prepare periodic quality performance reports for management review.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Ensure adherence to internal quality standards and automotive regulations.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Maintain proper documentation for traceability and compliance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive initiatives to reduce assembly defects and improve productivity.
• Participate in Lean/Kaizen activities on the shop floor.
• Recommend process and tooling improvements.

Training & Quality Awareness:

• Train assembly line workers on quality standards and defect prevention.
• Promote a “zero-defect” and “right-first-time” culture.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years experience.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@simba.com.ng using "Quality Assurance Officer - 2W & 3W Automoblie Assembly" as the subject of the email.