Dodai Manufacturing Plc (Dodai), is a recently incorporated organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 01, 2023. Dodai is a fast growing organization with a mission of making urban e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through its innovative products and services. Dodai plans to provide brand new electric two wheelers by assembling them here in Addis Ababa and plans to expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2025. It’s thus looking to engage dynamic Ethiopian talent to ensure the achievement of its goals. 

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring consistent product quality by overseeing daily quality inspection activities and guiding the quality control team. This role ensures quality procedures are properly implemented across incoming, in-process, and final inspection points. The supervisor will collaborate closely with assembly, warehouse, and repair teams to monitor quality metrics, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Control Execution and Oversight

• Ensure quality checks are consistently conducted at all stages of the production process; Incoming (IQC), In-Process (IPQC), and Outgoing (OQC).

• Track and report production defects on treasable digital format, with a focus on supplier-related and assembly non-conformities. Maintain clear records of rework and scrap to support analysis and accountability.

• Support the implementation of inspection protocols, checklists, and quality standards set by the Manufacturing Manager.

2. Team Supervision & Capability Building

• Supervise and guide the day-to-day tasks of the quality team (currently 4 staff), including shift planning and coverage.

• Deliver practical training to new and existing quality teams on inspection tools, product specifications, and common quality issues.

• Monitor quality team performance and report progress, challenges, and improvement areas to the Manufacturing Manager on a regular basis.

3. Issue Escalation and Corrective Action Support

• Proactively identify and escalate recurring, high-risk, or safety-related quality issues to relevant departments (e.g., Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain) for timely resolution.

• Participate in structured root cause analyses (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) for major defects and process-related quality failures.

• Support the implementation, closure, and effectiveness verification of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), ensuring timely documentation and accountability.

4. Cross-Functional Quality Collaboration

• Work closely with the Warehouse team to inspect incoming parts and materials, ensuring they meet defined quality criteria before acceptance.

• Collaborate with Assembly Supervisors to define and align on in-process inspection points and finished product quality standards.

• Assist in the physical segregation and labeling of non-conforming items, and ensure accurate documentation for quarantine, rework, or return-to-vendor (RTV) processes.

5. Support for Quality Metrics and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely records of inspection outcomes, defect rates, rework, and scrap data to support traceability and analysis.

• Prepare and share regular (daily/weekly) quality reports highlighting trends, recurring issues, and areas needing corrective action.

• Identify and recommend simple process or behavior improvements based on repeated quality issues or deviations from standards.

Job Requirements

Key Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in quality control or quality assurance, preferably within a manufacturing or assembly environment.

• Proven experience in leading or supervising quality teams, including task coordination and performance monitoring.

• Familiarity with inspection tools, measuring gauges, and defect classification or grading systems.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and consistency in applying inspection procedures.

• Working knowledge of basic quality tools (checklists, inspection forms, 5 Whys).

• Good interpersonal skills to coordinate with production, warehouse, and maintenance teams.

• Ability to manage a small team and provide on-the-job coaching.

• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word) for documentation and reporting.

Working Context

• Based at the Addis Ababa factory facility.

• Requires frequent presence on the factory floor and collaboration across departments.

• Occasional extended hours during production surges or investigations of critical issues.

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