Mobius
Motors
Production
Manager
Description:
Designed, engineered and built in Kenya, Mobius Motors sells
highly durable, highly affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. Versatile,
rugged and durable it is designed for African cities whilst still being
extremely capable off-road.
Reporting
to the Production Director the role will require a close working relationship
with Design, Engineering and Quality.
Specific
duties include, but are not limited to:
Production
Management
- Assist
in the recruitment, and lead team, of 40 manufacturing staff.
- Create
and review a detailed production plan both for initial delivery of
2016/2017 production units and longer-term scaling of production volume
with Production Director and other stakeholders.
- Manage
Body Shop, Trim and Chassis lines operations to ensure delivery of high
quality vehicles – ensuring full compliance with local vehicle regulations
– against target.
- Drive
implementation of and continued adherence to Lean manufacturing and 5S
initiatives.
- Collaborate
with R&D group to ensure manufacturability and cost-efficiency of
on-going design and engineering work.
- Support
supply chain function to define sourcing and schedule requirements and
material ramp strategy for progressively sourced domestic production
components.
- Manage
setup of initial vehicle production facility and oversee staff training
program to ensure a skilled workforce.
- Drive
manufacturing team to achieve established targets for daily going rate
(DGR) and on-time shipments (OTS).
- Maintain
high product quality and manufacturing yield while ensuring optimal use of
resources and adherences to best safety practices.
- Monitor
metrics and Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) to assess productivity and
cost management.
- Drive
manufacturing function to identify and implement continuous improvement
opportunities across the production line ensuring minimal disruption to
the output of the line.
- Provide
timely support as needed with critical manufacturing issues, including
on-site implementations and cross-functional process improvements.
Project
Management
- Take
ownership of projects; plan milestones, timelines, budgets and resources
- Be
proactive regarding task completion and periodically advise wider team on
project status, timing, resources, issues and ability to deliver on-time
with excellence.
- Ensure
adherence and compliance to general automotive industry production
standards and best practices; maintain data outputs daily and backup data
weekly.
Qualifications
An ideal
candidate should combine Technical skills in Engineering and Operations
Management with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
They
should possess a strong skill set in leading multi-function teams, defining
operations strategy and identifying continuous improvement opportunities in
production line configurations.
Required
- Bachelor
degree (minimum) in Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering,
Industrial Engineering, Business, Economics or similar
- 5-10
years related experience in Mechanical Engineering and production line
operations, preferably with a major automotive company
- Strong
understanding of, and, preferably, a qualification in, MIG welding
operations
- Exceptional
leadership skills, patience and a good sense of humour
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- Experience
with process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency and
effectiveness
- Good
understanding of mechanical and standardized processes
- Excellent
business acumen, organisational and strategic agility
- Exceptional
integrity and a strong sense of ethics
- Deep
knowledge of manufacturing, equipment and processes within final assembly,
body shop, paint shop and powertrain
- Broad
knowledge of global automotive market and associated industries
- Ability
to take ownership and accountability of project timeline and results
- Excellent
problem solving ability in cross-functional and multi-cultural
environment; able to define problems, collect relevant data, extract
meaning from data and draw valid conclusions
- Ability
to effectively communicate timelines and project progress with both
internal and external management teams
- Strong
technical ability; able to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Proficiency
in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, Access, Visio
Production
Engineer
Description:
Designed, engineered and built in Kenya, Mobius Motors sells
highly durable, highly affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. Versatile,
rugged and durable it is designed for African cities whilst still being
extremely capable off-road.
We are
seeking an exceptional and experienced automotive professional to be
responsible for all engineering issues related to vehicle production
process.
The
role will require a close working relationship with Design, Engineering, Cost
Engineering, Supply Chain as well as the broader Mobius team.
Specific
duties include, but are not limited to:
Production Engineering
- Work
alongside production staff and technicians to develop, install and
maintain equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Develop,
evaluate and continuously improve manufacturing methods, utilising
knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling and
production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality standards.
- Investigate
and resolve operational problems such as material use variances and
bottlenecks. Develop action plans or contingencies for line stoppage and
repair plans.
- Work
with quality personnel to determine root causes of failures using
statistical methods and recommend changes in product designs, tolerances,
machine tooling and process methods.
- Identify
and implement methods to improve safety of manufacturing operations.
- Give
training and technical support on new machines and processes, applying
industry health and safety practices.
- Draft
manufacturing documentation including PFMEA, control plans, process
documentation and formal quality standards.
- Perform
Value Add / Value Engineering. Generate cost reduction ideas through
identification of process/product efficiencies that will reduce overall
costs. Work with all stakeholders to achieve cost reduction targets.
- Provide
guidance to the Technical and Supply teams for proposed new or modified
designs to achieve required function at minimum cost.
Project
Management
- Lead
and facilitate production review sessions. Report risks and opportunities
of production status on a weekly basis.
- Take
ownership of projects; plan milestones, timelines, budgets, resources and
identify potential risks to deliver production aspects within agreed
completion dates.
- Be
proactive regarding task completion and periodically advise wider team on
project status, timing, resources, issues, and ability to deliver on-time
with excellence.
- Ensure
adherence and compliance to general automotive industry production
standards and best practices; maintain structured and versioned data
outputs daily and backup data weekly.
- Work
as an active member of the team, ensure effective communication between
colleagues and positively contribute regularly to meetings and briefings.
Qualifications
An
ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills with excellent
interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a
multidisciplinary team.
They
should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.
Required
- Bachelor
degree (minimum) in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process
Engineering or similar
- 2-3
years of volume manufacturing and assembly experience in automotive or
heavy industrial
- Solid
knowledge of vehicle parts and subsystems and knowledge of part
interaction
- Ability
to read and evaluate mechanical drawings and technical product
specifications
- Strong
familiarity with mechanical tools and their use in fabrication,
measurement and assembly
- Ability
to troubleshoot, fabricate and/or repair machines and mechanical
assemblies
- Practical
knowledge of VE and VA techniques, lean concepts, and quality tools and
standards (ISO/ QS9000)
- High
level of design awareness and strong mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge
of fastener and torque strategy
- Knowledge
of jig design, design software and machine programming
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- High
level of analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to self-manage; taking ownership of projects:
budgeting, work planning, resource management and reporting
Process
Engineer
Description:
Designed, engineered and built in Kenya Mobius Motors sells
highly durable, highly affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. Versatile,
rugged and durable it is designed for African cities whilst still being
extremely capable off-road.
We are
seeking an exceptional and experienced automotive professional to be
responsible for the design, implementation operation of the Production
process.
The
role will require a close working relationship with the Technical, Production,
and Supply Chain Teams.
Specific
duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develop,
configure and optimise production processes from inception through to
start up and certification.
- Analyse
and plan workforce utilisation, space requirements and workflow and design
layout of equipment for maximum efficiency.
- Design,
run, test and upgrade systems and processes.
- Develop
best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production
rates.
- Work
with Senior Systems and Quality Process Engineer to develop working
instructions, workmanship standards and process documents, and ensure they
are followed.
- Develop
and implement Continuous Improvement projects for the existing operation
to increase quality, productivity, efficiency and cost.
- Provide
manufacturing data i.e. production control charts, reliability, process
capability take times, to monitor and measure progress to target.
Qualifications
An
ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in engineering and
process management with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to
work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
They
should possess a strong skill set in defining and implementing process
strategies and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
These
skills should be alongside with experience of working with suppliers,
production line configurations and quality engineering processes - within the
automotive industry.
Required
- 3+
years related experience in engineering, mechanical engineering,
production line operations – preferably with a major automotive company
- Exceptional
leadership and clear sense of direction
- Extreme
patience and a good sense of humour
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with others
- Exceptional
integrity and a strong sense of ethics
- Exceptional
persistence and endurance to overcome significant challenges
- Excellent
problem solving ability in cross-functional and multi-cultural environment
- Ability
to effectively communicate timelines and project progress with both
internal and external management teams
- Strong
knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and
components
- Strong
knowledge of fabrication based quality control methods, tools and
techniques
- Strong
engineering analysis skills
- Strong
organizational and time management skills
- High
sense of drive and urgency in achieving our vision
- Ability
to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team
Body Shop
Supervisor
Description:
Designed, engineered and built in Kenya Mobius Motors sells
highly durable, highly affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. Versatile,
rugged and durable it is designed for African cities whilst still being
extremely capable off-road.
Reporting
to the Production Manager, we are seeking a Body Shop Supervisor to oversee a
team of up to 20 people who fabricate and assemble Chassis’ and vehicle
systems.
Specific
duties include, but are not limited to:
- Lead
the team welding and sub-assembling chassis, spaceframes and chassis
components, and the final assembly of vehicle Chassis’.
- Prepare
work schedules to be accomplished by studying work instructions and parts
lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
- Management
and inputting of material requirements and job data into the computer
system.
- Ensure
the proper use of, and output from, the production machines, tools, staff
and materials.
- Ensure
that all team members follow Quality Management System processes and
procedures.
- Resolve
body shop problems on the floor and notifying Manager to obtain additional
resources if required.
- Coordinate
the efforts of the team members to support production schedules that
ensure on-time delivery.
- Verify
specifications by measuring completed component.
- Keep
equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements;
following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions;
calling for repairs.
- Maintain
safe and clean working environment.
- Maintain
supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level;
anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting requests for
supplies; monitoring rejections.
- Conserve
resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job
results.
- Document
actions by completing production and quality forms.
Qualifications
An
ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in engineering and
operations management with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to
work effectively with a multidisciplinary team - preferably within the
automotive industry.
Required
- General
Diploma in a technical field
- Practical
experience of, and preferably, a qualification in, MIG welding operations
- 3+
years related experience in Fabrication, mechanical engineering and
production line operations – preferably with a major automotive company
- Experience
in Production computer systems – such as opening and closing jobs,
allocating materials
- Patience
and a good sense of humour
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- Excellent
creative questioning approach
- Exceptional
integrity and a strong sense of ethics
Assembly
Line Supervisors
Description:
Designed, engineered and built in Kenya, Mobius Motors sells
highly durable, highly affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. Versatile,
rugged and durable it is designed for African cities whilst still being
extremely capable off-road.
Reporting
to the Production Manager, we are seeking 2 Supervisors to manage up to 20
fitters and Mechanics on the Trim, and Chassis Final lines who assemble the
final vehicle after it’s been through Body and Paint Shops.
Specific
duties include, but are not limited to:
- Lead
the team to achieve superior automotive quality products.
- Prepare
work schedules to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions and
parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
- Management
and inputting of material requirements and job data into the computer
system.
- Ensure
proper arrangement and layering of the production machines, tools, staff
and materials.
- Ensure
that all team members follow Quality Management System processes and
procedures.
- Lead
the assembly of components by examining connections for correct fit;
fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Coordinate
the efforts of the team members to support production schedules that
ensure on-time delivery.
- Verify
specifications by measuring completed component.
- Resolve
assembly problems on the floor and notifying Production Manager to obtain
additional resources if required.
- Keep
equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements;
following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions;
calling for repairs.
- Maintain
safe and clean working environment.
- Maintain
supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level;
anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies;
monitoring rejections.
- Conserve
resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job
results.
- Document
actions by completing production and quality forms.
Qualifications
An
ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in engineering and
operations management with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to
work effectively with a multidisciplinary team - preferably within the automotive
industry.
Required
- General
Diploma in a technical field
- 3+
years related experience in mechanical engineering, production line
operations – preferably with a major automotive company
- Experience
in Production computer systems – such as opening and closing jobs,
allocating materials
- Extreme
patience and a good sense of humour
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- Excellent
creative questioning approach
- Exceptional integrity and a strong sense of ethics
How to
Apply
email your application to recruiting@mobiusmotors.com
Open until filled
email your application to recruiting@mobiusmotors.com
Open until filled
