General Motors Engineers and Maintenance Technician Jobs in Kenya

General Motors East Africa, the leading Automotive Company in the East Africa Region assembling and distributing Global brands, Isuzu & Chevrolet has the following employment opportunities:-

Body Building Engineer - Body Building 

Ref: ENG/HRBP/07
 

Reporting to the Product Planning, Engineering & Bodybuilding Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Manage the body building suppliers development and approval process
• Manage the company’s vehicle body specifications development process
• Develop body building suppliers manufacturing tooling requirements guidelines and manage the implementation and sustenance processes
• Development of the suppliers quality performance feedback and manage the continuous improvement processes
• Champion resolution of Product Quality Problems affecting vehicle bodies and accessories and manage product Engineering Changes
• Management of all body building specifications guides/books and section processes
• Update the management on vehicle body building market design trends, regulatory environment and best practices.

For appointment to this position, the successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum Second class, Upper division
• Experience in Automotive industry in an Engineering capacity
• Skill and knowledge in the development of manufacturing tooling
• Strong supervisory and people management skills
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheets management & CAD
• Excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• High standards of integrity and attention to detail.

Product Engineer - Vehicle Systems & Validations

Ref: ENG/HRBP/09

Reporting to the Product Planning, Engineering & Bodybuilding Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Manage the product specifications development process
• Managing the product Supply/ Deletion (S/D) change with the source plants and champion localization through Local Development section
• Managing the products field problems resolution process.
• Managing the development and maintenance of accurate pilot Bill of Materials for local content and complementary set order (CSO/PRD) parts for all new products
• Prepare engineering design and specification changes geared towards suitability for local conditions and cost reduction.
• Conduct new product prototypes testing and results analysis for Engineering decision making
• Maintenance of product engineering specifications guides/books, drawings and product engineering and planning file cabinets as per ILM procedures
• Provide Engineering support to the plant that ensures effective and quick problem resolution process for quality concerns attributed to engineering (Ref. BIQ Core Requirements: Feedback/ Feed- forward: 5)
• Review and update product engineering & development Internal Control Procedures (ICP’s), desk procedures and compliance with GM policy

For appointment to this position, the successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum Second class, Upper division
• Experience in Automotive industry in an Engineering capacity
• Skill and knowledge in the development of Product Engineering Specifications & Guidelines
• Strong supervisory and people management skills
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheets management
• Excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal & presentation skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Process Engineers 

(2 Positions) 

Ref: ENG/HRBP/11
 

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following functions:

• Develop production process layouts
• Provide and maintain production assembly instructions
• Develop production work standards and workplace organization standards
• Define production processes, identify critical processes and develop necessary process controls
• Provide production tools and necessary assembly aids
• Establish safety requirements for the established operations
• Develop safe use instructions for direct and indirect process materials
• Coordinate the implementation and validation of engineering changes
• Maintain accurate production Bill of Material
• Analyse and implement countermeasures for production engineering problems

For appointment to this position, the successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:

• BSc Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Proficiency in Auto CAD/ Inventory Design packages
• Computer literate in MS Office packages
• Experience or Exposure in a Manufacturing environment is a distinct advantage

Maintenance Technician

Ref: MFG/HRBP/12
 

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor - Maintenance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Carrying out preventive maintenance for the plant equipment & machinery
• Fault Diagnosis, Troubleshooting and Corrective maintenance of productive and facilities equipment
• Carrying out plumbing, welding and fabrication work in the plant
• Installation and commissioning of new equipment and systems
• Implementation of maintenance specific Safety programs (Fall Hazard safety, Confined Space safety, Energy lockout, Skilled Trades safety and Contractor safety programs)
• Ensuring compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality policies.

For appointment to this position, the successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:

• Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Good communication skills/interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Maintenance systems and processes, SAP Knowledge, Forklift Operation licence and basic knowledge of Electrical Wiring will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Please send your application and CV quoting the position reference on both letter and envelope to:
 

The HR Business Partner, 

General Motors East Africa Ltd,

 Enterprise/Mombasa road,
P.O. Box 30527 – 00100, 

Nairobi 

or at careers.kenya@gm.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Deadline 24th November, 2014