Job title: Quality Control Officer Job at Ascentech Services Limited
Company: Ascentech
Job description: Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Quality Control OfficerJob Location: Isolo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-timeJob Purpose
- To ensure that all LPG cylinders produced meet national and international quality standards by conducting inspections, tests, and audits throughout the production process. The QC Officer is responsible for identifying defects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (SON, ISO, etc.), and maintaining records to guarantee consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
In-Process Quality Control:
- Monitor and inspect each stage of production:deep drawing, welding, heat treatment, hydrostatic testing, valve fitting, powder coating, screen printing, and final assembly.
- Conduct dimensional checks using measuring instruments like calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
- Ensure correct welding parameters and techniques are followed and evaluate weld quality (visual and NDT where applicable).
- Supervise heat treatment processes and verify tempering/normalizing results.
Final Inspection & Testing:
- Performhydrostatic pressure tests,burst tests,leak tests, andweight verificationfor all finished cylinders.
- Check valve fitting, thread alignment, and ensure no leaks are present.
- Approve or reject finished goods based on internal standards and SON requirements.
- Ensure proper marking, batch numbering, and labeling of approved cylinders.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain detailed QC records for traceability: test results, inspection logs, rejected materials, and approved lots.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports to management.
- Assist in preparing and organizing data for audits (SONCAP, ISO, customer inspections).
Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions:
- Identify and segregate non-conforming products; initiate corrective/preventive action (CAPA).
- Investigate root causes of quality issues and collaborate with production to resolve them.
- Maintain non-conformance reports and rework tracking.
Compliance & Certification:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer quality standards:SON, ISO 9001, and other relevant specifications (e.g., BS EN 1442, ISO 4706).
- Support internal and external audits by regulatory bodies or clients.
- Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- First-pass yield (percentage of cylinders passing all checks without rework)
- Number of quality defects per batch
- On-time quality reporting and documentation
- Reduction in customer complaints and product returns
- Compliance rate during regulatory audits (SON, ISO).
Requirements
Education:
- OND / HND / B.Sc Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Certifications (Preferred):
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification
- Knowledge of SON/SONCAP procedures and relevant standards for LPG cylinders (e.g., ISO 4706, EN 1442)
Experience:
- 2–3 years in a quality control role, preferably in a metal fabrication or pressure vessel manufacturing environment.
Skills:
- Proficient in the use of measuring and testing instruments.
- Strong knowledge of welding inspection and pressure testing.
- Good analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Attention to detail and strong understanding of quality assurance systems.
Salary
N150,000 – N200,000 monthly.Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Position as the subject of the email.
Expected salary: 150000 – 200000 per month
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Fri, 23 May 2025 03:27:53 GMT