Automotive Industry Head of Production Engineering Job Re-Advertisement (Nairobi)

Head of Production Engineering - Automotive Industry
 

Re- Advertisement

Industry: Automotive Industry
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Negotiable

Our Client is a renowned international company in the automotive industry dealing with motor cycle production in East Africa and is looking to hire a Production Engineer.
 

The ideal candidate will oversee and supervise the mounting and assembly of motorcycles.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the assembling of components into a motorcycle
• Supervising the Mounted assembled components, such as engines, batteries, wiring harnesses, electronics, wheels and assemblies on motorcycle frame
• Training mechanics on the assembling, bleeding and testing of hydraulic fluid systems
• Effectively managing all required paperwork such as Assembly Records, Test Reports and Non-Conformance Reports as required in a timely and organized manner
• Performing inspection using measuring instruments and electronic test equipment to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specification and standards
• Performing roll testing, on-road test riding and pee-delivery inspections
• Working with management in developing and implementing appropriate assembling procedures
• Helping the management in inventory planning, parts procurement and picking parts
• Training other assembly technicians and oversee assembly process start to finish

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any related field
• A minimum of 10 years work experience in mechanical assembly, repair and maintenance, with 5yrs being in a senior management position.
• Those with experience with motor cycle will have an added advantage.
• Good mechanical reasoning, strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability and willingness to comply with work orders and work instructions, follow production drawings and respond to verbal instruction
• Willingness to Travel within and outside the country
• Knowledge in 4-stroke engines and transmission technology desired
• Knowledge in electrical, exhaust and fuel systems desired
• Ability to read part drawings, bill of materials and schematics
• Ability to operate tire mounting and balancing machinery

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
    
If you are up to the challenge, send your CV only indicating (Production Engineer – Automotive Industry) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 29th May 2014.

Please indicate current or last salary on your CV and explain why you would like the position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.