Summary of Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Manager Provide clear leadership for the development of an environment focused on Quality. Develop quality-process links with customers in line with the Quality Management system (including: Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Controls Plans, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Work proactively with all Managers, Supervisors and Employees, to maintain a program of continual improvement within their areas of responsibility. Lead a ‘correct at source’ and problem solving methodology (Lean). Lead the team to achieve quality targets for customers and business goals.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the inspection of all incoming parts from supply chain companies and internally produced components/vehicles to meet the quality standards and systems required.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance
- Ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of external certification bodies.
- Train others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures
- Undertake internal and process audits of the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Management of the Quality Engineers and Technicians in the sign-off of parts and the resolution of internal/external quality concerns
- Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues identified during inspections and in testing. Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards.
- Inspect, test, or measure components and subsystems being manufactured.
- Provide detailed inspection results by notating unsatisfactory work and non-conformance's.
- Report against agreed quality metrics on a monthly basis
- Lead regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality
- Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
- Measure products with rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers, accept or reject finished items
- Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications
- Discuss & report inspection results with those responsible for products
- .Any other function as may be assigned by the HOO and GMD
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Work Experience
- First bachelor’s degree/HND in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- Membership of an industry related professional body would be advantageous
- Significant experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
- 5 years’ Experience of working in Quality Assurance (Automotive )
- Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills
- Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers.
Minimum Competency and Skills Requirements
Technical
- Proven work experience as a Quality Assurance Manager
- Adequate knowledge of Quality Management System
- Managing people and time
- Project management and prioritizing
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Strategic thinking and strong execution skills.
- Research oriented
Non-Technical
- Excellent leadership and man- management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
- Commercially aware
Job Location: Ode-Remo, Ogun State
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: ₦250,000.00 - ₦300,000.00 per month