Summit: Knocked Down Planner- Thika Job 2019
Our client, a global bus and truck Manufacturing Company in the Automotive sector are making their grand entrance in Kenya. They are seeking to recruit a Knocked Down planner to join their team. The ideal candidate Must have a minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Knocked Down Engineering unit leader in the automotive industry. He/she will be required to receive and analyze documents from CKD vehicles kit suppliers and supervising jig manufacturing of new CKD models.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive and analyse documents from CKD vehicles kit suppliers
- Create/update data in the system for CKD vehicle models
- Order for new special tools and auxiliary materials for new CKD models
- Assemble and file the process sheets (manuals) for production use
- Train the operators on how to interpret the manuals and drawings
- Participate and sign off jigs tuning where applicable every time a new pack is started in BIW
- Sign-off the first unit in every batch by assisting the operators through the process
- Carry out vehicle audit on the first finished unit of a new CKD model
- Update both master and line manuals using received engineering change notes/bulletins
- Receive and study advance packing list/EHA data from CKD kit suppliers
- Compare advance packing list/EHA data with the updated bill of material for a model
- Communicate to the kit supplier for any variance between advance packing lists/EHA data and BOM an
- Draft addition/deletion or KD change requests and forward to the local franchise holder for approv
- Create/update parts pick lists to be used in unpacking, BIW, paint plant and assembly
- Receive reports of failures or misfits from the operating areas and attend to them as necessary
- Liaise with both local and overseas suppliers on kit and documentation issues
- Following inspection on special tools in assembly line reporting all relevant incompliances
Qualification:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field
- Must have experience in automotive sector i.e. Heavy commercial Vehicles
- Must have a minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Knocked Down Engineering unit leader in the
- Proven experience and knowledge in advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Must have a driving licence BCE
- Must be open to relocating
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, in English
- Must be organized, pro-active and autonomous and enjoy team work
- Must have the capacity to lead a team
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Thika Kenya
Career Level: Mid level
Salary: KES 200,000.00
Deadline: September 5, 2019
Applications
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.