Summit: Knocked Down Planner- Thika Job 2019

By | August 6, 2019

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.

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