Head of Production Engineering - Automotive Industry
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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.
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
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.
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.