Assembly Engineer

JOB INFORMATION 
Job Title:  Division: Department: Section/Unit
Assembly Engineer Production Assembly N/A
Reports to:  Workstation: 
Production Manager Head Office -KVM ,Thika
Direct Reports: Indirect Reports:
Assembly Team leaders N/A
JOB PURPOSE 
This roles is responsible for designing, optimizing, and managing the assembly processes to ensure that vehicles are assembled efficiently, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB 
Operational Responsibilities 

  1. Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
  2. Participate in safety training and contribute to the development of safety procedures.
  3. Design and optimize assembly line layouts to improve material flow and reduce production time.
  4. Establishing and implementing assembly methods for introducing new products and verifying changes.
  5. Work closely with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely production schedules.
  6. Train assembly line workers and technicians on proper assembly techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
  7. Communicate effectively regarding assembly progress, challenges, and safety concerns.
  8. Adhere to production schedules and report any delays or inefficiencies to management.
  9. Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality in the assembly line.
  10. Ensure that the assembly processes adhere to production schedules and meet quality standards.
  11. Conduct inspections and tests at various stages of assembly to detect and address defects or deviations from standards.
  12. Prepare reports on assembly performance, quality issues, and process improvements.
  13. Analyze assembly data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
  14. Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve any issues that arise during the assembly process.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role
  1. A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
  2. Strong understanding of assembly processes, mechanical systems, and automotive manufacturing techniques.
Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role
5 years of relevant experience from a recognized organization.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal customers 

  1. General Manager
  2. Production Managers
  3. Logistics Managers
  4. Paintshop Managers
  5. Bodyshop Manager
  6. Finance department
  7. Human Resource Department
External Customers 

  1. Customers
  2. Dealers
  3. Service providers
  4. Special Product developers
  5. OEMs
COMPETENCIES
Technical

  1. Computer Literacy
  2. Automotive Technical knowledge
  3. Total production management
  4. Basic HR knowledge
  5. Knowledge of assembly standards.

Functional

  1. Report writing skills
  2. Presentation skills
  3. Communication skills

Behavioral 

  1. Business Acumen – Knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
  2. Strategic agility – Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods.
  3. Perspective – Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future.
  4. Technical learning – Is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge.
  5. Quality decisions – Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of your solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time.
  6. Problem solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; is excellent at honest feedback; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers; probes all fruitful sources for answers.
  7. Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware and has ability to relate with people across all levels of seniority as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets.
  8. Organisational positioning skills – Understanding of organisation structure both formal and informal, is sensitive to how people and organisations function; politics as a necessary part of organisational life and works to adjust to that reality.
  9. Energy and drive – Has speed and agility;  taking quick and timely action; seizes more opportunities than others, pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing especially in the face of resistance or setbacks
  10. Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence, admits mistakes, does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain.

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    Date: 21st October 2025

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