Join the CFAO Mobility Kenya Team
Position: Quality Inspector
Location: Thika (Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers – KVM)
Department: Production – Quality Control
Reports to: Quality Engineer
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Introduction
CFAO Mobility Kenya, through its assembly division Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM), is a trusted leader in vehicle assembly and mobility solutions. We are driven by excellence, innovation, and quality in every step of our production process. To maintain the highest standards, we’re hiring a Quality Inspector to join our dynamic team in Thika.
If you are passionate about precision, improvement, and automotive quality, this is your opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality vehicles.
Job Purpose
The Quality Inspector ensures the consistent quality of vehicles during assembly by conducting thorough inspections at every stage of the production process. This role focuses on identifying defects, providing immediate feedback, maintaining quality documentation, and implementing corrective actions to support process improvement and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assembly Quality Control
- Perform in-line inspections at various vehicle assembly stages to verify compliance with OEM specifications and internal quality standards.
- Approve or reject parts and assemblies based on inspection outcomes.
- Identify and record defects, initiating immediate corrective actions where applicable.
2. Documentation Management
- Issue each vehicle’s documentation to the assembly line.
- Ensure assembly technicians accurately complete check sheets and quality records.
- Maintain updated and traceable quality documentation.
3. Inspection Data Collection & Analysis
- Gather and analyze inspection data, including defect rates.
- Identify patterns and root causes of quality issues.
- Maintain organized records of all inspection activities and outcomes.
4. Feedback & Reporting
- Provide real-time quality feedback to assembly teams and supervisors.
- Submit daily defect reports to the Quality Assurance Coordinator and relevant stakeholders.
- Share quality insights and recommend solutions for continuous improvement.
5. Process Improvement
- Propose enhancements to improve quality checks and process efficiency.
- Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Update and refine inspection checklists to align with evolving standards.
6. Defect Reduction & Root Cause Analysis
- Lead investigations into repetitive or critical defects discovered during end-of-line audits.
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) and monitor corrective action effectiveness.
- Promote adherence to safety and quality compliance throughout the production process.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Certification in quality control (an added advantage).
- Valid driver’s license required.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years in quality inspection within a busy automobile assembly plant.
Competencies
Technical & Functional Skills
- Understanding of vehicle assembly and basic inspection procedures.
- Familiarity with automotive technical concepts and production flow.
- Basic data analysis and reporting abilities.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare reports and develop inspection summaries.
Behavioral Skills
- Business Acumen: Understands automotive operations and quality standards.
- Problem Solving: Uses logical methods to identify solutions and prevent repeat issues.
- Decision Making: Makes sound quality decisions based on evidence and judgment.
- Integrity & Trust: Maintains confidentiality, owns errors, and communicates truthfully.
- Adaptability: Handles varied tasks and adjusts to changing demands.
- Interpersonal Communication: Collaborates well across departments and all staff levels.
- Drive & Initiative: Proactively takes responsibility and follows through on tasks.
Working Relationships
Internal Stakeholders
- General Manager
- Production Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Quality Manager
- Product Auditors
- Paint-shop Manager
- Finance & HR Teams
External Stakeholders
- Dealers
- Customers
- Service Providers
- OEM Representatives
- Special Product Developers
Why Join CFAO Mobility Kenya?
At CFAO Mobility Kenya, we are committed to delivering excellence in automotive assembly and innovation. You will:
- Be part of a high-performance and experienced automotive team.
- Work in a well-established and structured manufacturing environment.
- Gain exposure to world-class vehicle manufacturing standards.
- Contribute to building reliable vehicles that power Kenya’s mobility future.
