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 support for developing EV conversion and EV product development
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
4+ 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)
Critical Competencies required:
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience in collecting and analyzing data
Talent in negotiations and networking
Strong organization and management skills
A person of high integrity
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If you meet the above requirements, please e-mail your cover letter and CV to talent@ava.co.ke. The subject of the email should be indicated. Due to the high volumes of applications that we receive, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
talent@ava.co.ke
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