Assembly Engineer – Automotive Vehicles

About the role

CFAO Mobility is hiring a full-time, on-site Assembly Engineer in Thika, Kenya. The role oversees vehicle assembly processes, coordinates production activities, improves assembly efficiency, troubleshoots technical issues and ensures products meet quality and safety standards. The employer is listed as Corporate Staffing Services.

Key responsibilities

• Design, optimize and manage assembly processes so vehicles are assembled efficiently, accurately and to high quality standards.
• Follow safety regulations and best practices, take part in safety training and help develop safety procedures.
• Design and optimize assembly line layouts to improve material flow and reduce production time.
• Establish and implement assembly methods for new products and verify changes.
• Train assembly line workers and technicians on assembly techniques, equipment use and safety procedures.
• Work with team members and supervisors to keep workflows efficient and production on schedule, reporting delays or inefficiencies to management.
• Conduct inspections and tests at various stages of assembly to detect defects, and analyze assembly data to find improvements.
• Prepare reports on assembly performance, quality issues and process improvements, and provide technical support and troubleshooting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a recognized organization.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, mechanical systems and automotive manufacturing techniques.