Quality Control Engineer

Location: Thika, Kenya

Contract Type: Full-time 

Reports to: BasiGo Head of Quality and Compliance  (Interim reports to Head of Manufacturing)

BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing matatu owners with a cost effective electric alternative to diesel. To offer the most cost-effective vehicles possible,  BasiGo is locally assembling state-of-the-art electric buses from CKD kits in partnership with a local contract vehicle assemblers in Kenya.  BasiGo is looking for an experienced engineering professional in Nairobi to help us realize our vision for local manufacturing and  electrified public transit.  TEV bus assembly line Quality Engineer will be responsible for quality supervision on the new EV assembly line.   

Job Description:

.As an EV Bus Line Quality Control Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of assembly of our electric buses. Your primary responsibilities will encompass ensuring that each BasiGo vehicle locally assembled meets the highest quality standards, so that our customers and passengers receive vehicles that meet our expectations for performance, safety, and reliability.. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, and design, to develop a comprehensive quality management system, identify and resolve quality issues, implement process improvements, and help in delivering the best electric buses in Kenya.

You might like this job if:

• You believe electric transportation is the future and want to make it a reality

• You’re ambitious, quick to learn new skills, and like to multitask

• You’re able to take a risk on something new, thrive in ambiguity, and enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• You’re results driven and create tools and systems to enable efficient growth

• You have a background in automotive quality control processes.

• You have experience with contract assembly from CKD kits.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Inspection:

• Supervise and document incoming CKD kit deliveries and quality documentation.

• Implement and supervise any IQC processes for both overseas and local supply parts

• Monitor and conduct thorough inspections of EV buses at various stages of the assembly process in conjunction with the Contract Assembler Quality Team.

• Identify and document defects, deviations, and non-conformities in production and work with OEM and contract assembler to resolve such defects.

• Utilize standard inspection tools, equipment, and testing procedures to assess quality.

Process Improvement:

• Work closely with assembly teams  to identify root causes of quality issues.
• Collaborate on and help implement process improvements to prevent future quality problems.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency in the production process, with supervision and input from the Vehicle Assembly Engineer

Documentation:

• Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, test results, and defect reports.
• Generate reports and provide analysis on quality control data.
• Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive quality control database.

Compliance:

• Stay up-to-date with industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
• Ensure that all assembled units adhere to relevant regulatory requirements.

Training:

• Provide training and guidance to production line staff on quality control processes and techniques

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.

• Previous experience in quality control or quality assurance, in the automotive industry.

• Strong knowledge of quality control tools and methodologies (ISO 9000-2015, IATF 16949, Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, etc.).

• Proficiency in using quality testing equipment and tools.

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.

• Familiarity with electric vehicle technology and safety standards .

If you are a quality-focused engineer with a passion for green transportation and are ready to contribute to the future of EV buses, we would love to have you as part of our team. Join us and make a positive impact on the future of public transportation. Apply today!