Current Openings at CFAO Motors Kenya limited (Formerly Toyota Kenya)

JOB PURPOSE 

• This role involves ensuring the quality of vehicles during the assembly process by conducting thorough inspections at various stages of production, managing documentation, providing real-time feedback to assembly teams, and implementing corrective actions to minimize defects and improve processes. If any issues are found, they are either rectified immediately or noted down and escalated for resolution.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB 
Operational Responsibilities 

Quality Control of Inline and EOL Assembly Processes and Workmanship:

• Conduct inspections at various stages of vehicle assembly to ensure compliance with OEM specifications and quality standards.
• Approve or reject components and assembled units based on quality criteria.
• Identify and document defects found during the assembly process.
• Coordinate daily activities and schedules with the inspection team to ensure seamless operations.
• Conduct daily product audits on all vehicles to ensure they meet OEM standards.
• Oversee functional and dynamic tests, including wheel alignment, brake tests, and road tests, to ensure vehicles meet OEM specifications.

Assembly Documentation Management:

• Print and issue each vehicle’s documentation to the assembly line.
• Ensure assembly line technicians accurately fill in all details in the provided check sheets.
• Ensure all checklists and vehicle records are well filed and stored in the KVM archives building.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Collect data on inspection results and defect rates throughout the assembly line.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and areas for improvement.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and test results.

Feedback and Defect Rate Reporting:

• Provide immediate feedback to assembly team members and supervisors regarding quality issues.
• Prepare and submit daily defect reports to the Quality Assurance Coordinator and other relevant team members.
• Communicate quality findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Process Improvement and Kaizen activities:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency in the assembly line.
• Develop and refine inspection check sheets to ensure consistency in quality checks.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.

Defect Reduction and RCA:

• Conduct root cause analysis on severe and repetitive defects discovered during end-of-line inspections/product audits.
• Implement corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness in reducing defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards throughout the assembly process.
• Follow up on rework procedures and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.

Initiation of Internal Campaigns:

• Initiate internal campaigns as containment actions when repetitive or critical defects are identified.
• Coordinate with production teams to address and resolve issues promptly.
• Track the progress and effectiveness of campaigns to prevent recurrence of defects.

Daily and weekly Reporting:

• Share daily product audit reports and inspection results with the team, including weighted DPV (Defects Per Vehicle) results.
• Submit comprehensive product audit reports to the plant and relevant customers.
• Share daily WIP (Work In Progress) reports with throughput of ready units.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role
• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferably Automotive, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering).
• Certification in quality control is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in vehicle inspections in a busy automobile manufacturing plant.
• Must be an experienced driver.

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Control, preferably in vehicle assembly.

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JOB PURPOSE 

• An Assembly Technician is responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. He performs checks on the assembled product to ensure efficiency, quality and conduct adjustments as needed. Assembly technicians must be knowledgeable about the technology and mechanical industry.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB 
Operational Responsibilities 

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Reading and interpreting technical documents and drawings to understand the product requirements.
• Assemble products and components using hand and power tools.
• Assemble sub-systems up to vehicle level builds and maintaining strict adherence to sequence of operation, quality standards and work instructions
• Inspect auto parts and fully assembled motor vehicles for defects and to ensure that previously noted defects have been corrected
• Collaborate and communicate with team to ensure On Time deliveries of product
• Drive toward a quality product, perform quality inspections and tests on product as required
• Must keep company provided tools and equipment secured and in good working condition
• Fill out associated daily documentation related to assembly and Vehicle builds, including progress reports
• Ensuring that the shop is in excellent condition regarding cleanliness, safety, and equipment condition to minimize production down time and support Lean Manufacturing Initiatives
• Seek opportunities to drive improvement on projects and lean processes
• Able to complete other related duties as assigned by management
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document processes and activities
• Apply sound problem-solving skills to achieve high quality standards for internal customers in a fast-paced work environment with minimal supervision
• And any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role
• A minimum of Diploma/Certificate in Automotive or related field
• Knowledge of welding best practices and safety procedures

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• 2+ years’ experience in automotive industry environment or other related fields