Quality Engineer - Automobile Industry at DAG Industries Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that automotive products and manufacturing processes meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory specifications.
• The role involves quality planning, inspection, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement across production, suppliers, and final products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems in line with automotive standards (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001).
• Monitor and improve product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections of automotive components and assemblies.
• Prepare and review quality documents such as Control Plans, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, and SPC.
• Analyze quality issues using root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product development and process validation activities.
• Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3 - 7 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the automobile or auto-component manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Hands-on experience with automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Experience in handling customer complaints and warranty issues.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and automotive components.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and quality management software.

Preferred Certifications (Optional):

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt.
• Internal Auditor certification for IATF 16949.