
Quality Inspector
Cfao Motors Kenya Limited Formerly Toyota Kenya
Nairobi | Full Time | Engineering / Technical
Closing in 5 days from now
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
Operational Responsibilities
Quality Control of Inline and EOL Assembly Processes and Workmanship:
- Conduct inspections at various stages of vehicle assembly to ensure compliance with OEM specifications and quality standards.
- Approve or reject components and assembled units based on quality criteria.
- Identify and document defects found during the assembly process.
- 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:
- Print and issue each vehicle’s documentation to the assembly line.
- Ensure assembly line technicians accurately fill in all details in the provided check sheets.
- Ensure all checklists and vehicle records are well filed and stored in the KVM archives building.
Data Collection and Analysis:
- Collect data on inspection results and defect rates throughout the assembly line.
- Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and areas for improvement.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections and test results.
Feedback and Defect Rate Reporting:
- Provide immediate feedback to assembly team members and supervisors regarding quality issues.
- Prepare and submit daily defect reports to the Quality Assurance Coordinator and other relevant team members.
- Communicate quality findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
Process Improvement and Kaizen activities:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency in the assembly line.
- Develop and refine inspection check sheets to ensure consistency in quality checks.
- Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
Defect Reduction and RCA:
- Conduct root cause analysis on severe and repetitive defects discovered during end-of-line inspections/product audits.
- Implement corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness in reducing defects.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards throughout the assembly process.
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role
- Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferably Automotive, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Certification in quality control is a strong advantage.
- Proven experience in vehicle inspections in a busy automobile manufacturing plant.
- Must be an experienced driver.
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