Quality Inspector
JOB INFORMATION | |||
Job Title: | Division: | Department: | Section/Unit |
Quality Inspector | Operations | Quality Control | Quality Control |
Reports to: | Workstation: | ||
Quality Engineer | Thika, KVM | ||
Direct Reports: | Indirect Reports: | ||
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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:
· 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:
Data Collection and Analysis:
Feedback and Defect Rate Reporting:
Process Improvement and Kaizen activities:
Defect Reduction and RCA:
· 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. |
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE | |||
Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role | |||
a) Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferably Automotive, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering).
b) Certification in quality control is a strong advantage. c) Proven experience in vehicle inspections in a busy automobile manufacturing plant. d) Must be an experienced driver. |
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Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role | |||
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Control, preferably in vehicle assembly. | |||
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS | |||
Internal customers
a) General Manager b) Production Manager c) Logistics Manager d) Quality Manager e) Product Auditors f) Quality Inspectors g) Paint-shop Manager h) Finance department i) Human Resource Department |
External Customers
a) Customers b) Dealers c) Service providers d) Special Product developers e) OEMs |
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COMPETENCIES | |||
Technical Skills
Functional Skills
Behavioral Skills
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