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Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Spiro

Spiro

Quality Assurance
Lagos, Nigeria
Posted on Jul 2, 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager with over 20 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry. This role demands deep expertise in quality systems, compliance, audits, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring a sharp eye for detail, a structured approach to problem-solving, and a proven ability to lead teams in maintaining world-class quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the end-to-end Quality Assurance function for manufacturing operations
  • Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards
  • Oversee and improve supplier quality, in-process quality, and final product validation
  • Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Prepare for and lead customer audits, certification audits, and internal audits
  • Monitor KPIs and quality metrics and ensure targets are consistently achieved
  • Lead cross-functional teams in quality improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S)
  • Foster a culture of zero-defect mindset and continuous improvement across teams
  • Ensure full regulatory and customer compliance for product quality and safety

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • 20+ years of core experience in quality assurance within the automotive manufacturing sector
  • Expertise in quality tools like FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP, 8D, and Control Plans
  • Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, customer-specific requirements, and OEM standards
  • Proven leadership in managing large quality teams, multiple production lines, and global customer audits

Skills & Attributes

  • Meticulous and data-driven
  • Strong leadership and people management
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination
  • Decisive and solution-oriented under pressure
  • Customer-focused mindset

Preferred Certifications

  • Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
  • Lead Auditor – IATF 16949 / ISO 9001
  • TQM / Lean Manufacturing / VDA 6.3 (added advantage)