Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

About

Our client, a leading player in the manufacturing sector, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in upholding and enhancing the quality standards of our diverse product lines. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive quality assurance protocols throughout the entire manufacturing process, from raw material inspection to final product testing. Your expertise in quality control methodologies, statistical analysis, and regulatory compliance will be essential in identifying and rectifying defects, minimizing waste, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This position requires a meticulous approach, strong analytical capabilities, and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing robust quality assurance plans and procedures.
• Conducting thorough inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.
• Analyzing quality data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborating with production, engineering, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues and improve product performance.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, certifications (e.g., ISO), and regulatory requirements.
• Developing and delivering quality training programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Managing the calibration and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments.
• Leading root cause analysis investigations for product non-conformities.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.
• Preparing detailed quality reports and metrics for management review.
• Auditing supplier quality systems to ensure compliance with specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), statistical process control (SPC), and various testing methodologies.
• Experience with specific manufacturing processes relevant to our industry is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Location

• On‑site role at our facility in Gombe, Gombe, NG.