Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited hiring Process Engineer in Mombasa, Kenya

Job Purpose:

The Process Engineer role is a key position within the Innovation & Technology Department and responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new products and processes, as well as ensuring cost-efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards. An outstanding Process Engineer should be able to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

To design new systems, equipment, and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones
To design the new manufacturing methods, oversee the implementation, testing and making adjustment as necessary
To design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency
To develop detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow
Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs/product
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures
Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement

Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations

To apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
Ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations
Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks
Developing and implementing cost-saving measures and quality control systems
Ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
Develop alternative methods of making manufacturing practices more efficient and cost effective; look at space constraints, material requirements and current needs to improve
Continuous improvement and elimination of waste through ongoing analysis and identification of inefficiencies within the system
Direct and oversee the full lifecycle of a product’s manufacturing process, including design, construction, packaging and quality control
Researching and developing new processes, equipment, and products
To study the new product design, process layout and build of the manufacturing process / system
To create products that meet all specifications and quality standards with the most cost-effective process
Keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry, at a national and international level
To identify and deliver service improvement activity across the business through employing process improvement methodologies and the application of innovative thinking
And any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required qualifications and experience:

Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required
5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred
Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery
Experience using CAD, data analysis programs, and related software
Excellent understanding of continuous improvement concepts including Lean, value stream mapping
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of Partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts
Strong analytical, project and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
Strong business acumen and ability to translate technology to potential business impacts
Knowledge of ISO Standards, (9001, 14001, 45001, etc) Strong technical communication skills

Roll up your sleeves and get it done

Detail-oriented across all aspects of civil and electrical utility engineering, safety, and quality
Willingness to communicate with a variety of local and international partners
Demonstrate ability to independently manage and execute technical project