Quality Engineer Job in Kenya

Quality Engineer 
Job Duties:
 

Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
 

Establishes statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence.
 

Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods.
 

Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests.

Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations.
 

Develops, maintains, and trains on manufacturing work instructions utilized across assembly of all product models.
 

Leads manufacturing cost savings initiatives and kaizens with support of internal departments such as manufacturing, engineering, purchasing.
 

Performs random audits throughout manufacturing process, and presents results to applicable individuals, departments, and staff for continuous improvement.
Acts as a liaison between sustaining Mechanical Engineering and manufacturing, and serves as the leader to resolve any conflicts that arise in the manufacturing process.
 

Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and most cost-effective methods.
 

Works with R&D on new product development, by writing new work instructions, ensuring correct and complete bills of materials, manufacturing routings, as well as training production staff on new processes.
 

Works with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient and repeatable production methods.
 

Works with Quality department to provide feedback to vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
 

Works with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. 

Skills/Qualifications:
 

Analyzing Information, Reporting Research Results, Technical Understanding, Promoting Process Improvement, Developing Standards, Managing Processes, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Supports Innovation, CAD, Quality Engineering, Operations Research

Competencies

• Good personality and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, including MS Office, Power point, etc
• Able to work longer hours when required
• Understand the concept of Lean Manufacturing 5’s and TQM and TPM
• Experience in Welding Inventory Control and ERP system will be advantage
• Strong in computer literacy
• Hardworking dynamic and enjoy challenges
• Proficiency on using engineering software

Qualifications Required

• Degree in engineering or 5 years work experience in production engineering
• Excellent Knowledge of Production Planning
• Excellent Knowledge of Operational Planning

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 3th December 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted