Background

Toyota Kenya Limited is the authorized distributor and service provider of Toyota, Yamaha, HINO and Suzuki brands in Kenya. Toyota Kenya Ltd was incorporated in 1997 as a subsidiary by Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) the trading arm of Toyota Motor Corporation

Job Purpose

This role involves ensuring the quality of vehicles during the assembly process by conducting thorough inspections at various stages of production, managing documentation, providing real-time feedback to assembly teams, and implementing corrective actions to minimize defects and improve processes. If any issues are found, they are either rectified immediately or noted down and escalated for resolution.

Main Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

Quality Control of Inline and EOL Assembly Processes and Workmanship:

• Conduct inspections at various stages of vehicle assembly to ensure compliance with OEM specifications and quality standards.
• Approve or reject components and assembled units based on quality criteria.
• Identify and document defects found during the assembly process.
• Coordinate daily activities and schedules with the inspection team to ensure seamless operations.
• Conduct daily product audits on all vehicles to ensure they meet OEM standards.
• Oversee functional and dynamic tests, including wheel alignment, brake tests, and road tests, to ensure vehicles meet OEM specifications.

Assembly Documentation Management:

• Print and issue each vehicle’s documentation to the assembly line.
• Ensure assembly line technicians accurately fill in all details in the provided check sheets.
• Ensure all checklists and vehicle records are well filed and stored in the KVM archives building.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Collect data on inspection results and defect rates throughout the assembly line.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and areas for improvement.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and test results.

Feedback and Defect Rate Reporting:

• Provide immediate feedback to assembly team members and supervisors regarding quality issues.
• Prepare and submit daily defect reports to the Quality Assurance Coordinator and other relevant team members.
• Communicate quality findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Process Improvement and Kaizen activities:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency in the assembly line.
• Develop and refine inspection check sheets to ensure consistency in quality checks.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.

Defect Reduction and RCA:

• Conduct root cause analysis on severe and repetitive defects discovered during end-of-line inspections/product audits.
• Implement corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness in reducing defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards throughout the assembly process.
• Follow up on rework procedures and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.

Initiation of Internal Campaigns:

• Initiate internal campaigns as containment actions when repetitive or critical defects are identified.
• Coordinate with production teams to address and resolve issues promptly.
• Track the progress and effectiveness of campaigns to prevent recurrence of defects.

Daily and weekly Reporting:

• Share daily product audit reports and inspection results with the team, including weighted DPV (Defects Per Vehicle) results.
• Submit comprehensive product audit reports to the plant and relevant customers.
• Share daily WIP (Work In Progress) reports with throughput of ready units.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferably Automotive, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering).
• Certification in quality control is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in vehicle inspections in a busy automobile manufacturing plant.
• Must be an experienced driver.

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Control, preferably in vehicle assembly.

• Conduct inspections at various stages of vehicle assembly to ensure compliance with OEM specifications and quality standards.
• Approve or reject components and assembled units based on quality criteria.
• Identify and document defects found during the assembly process.
• Coordinate daily activities and schedules with the inspection team to ensure seamless operations.
• Conduct daily product audits on all vehicles to ensure they meet OEM standards.
• Oversee functional and dynamic tests, including wheel alignment, brake tests, and road tests, to ensure vehicles meet OEM specifications.
• Print and issue each vehicle’s documentation to the assembly line.
• Ensure assembly line technicians accurately fill in all details in the provided check sheets.
• Ensure all checklists and vehicle records are well filed and stored in the KVM archives building.
• Collect data on inspection results and defect rates throughout the assembly line.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and areas for improvement.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and test results.
• Provide immediate feedback to assembly team members and supervisors regarding quality issues.
• Prepare and submit daily defect reports to the Quality Assurance Coordinator and other relevant team members.
• Communicate quality findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency in the assembly line.
• Develop and refine inspection check sheets to ensure consistency in quality checks.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Conduct root cause analysis on severe and repetitive defects discovered during end-of-line inspections/product audits.
• Implement corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness in reducing defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards throughout the assembly process.
• Follow up on rework procedures and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
• Initiate internal campaigns as containment actions when repetitive or critical defects are identified.
• Coordinate with production teams to address and resolve issues promptly.
• Track the progress and effectiveness of campaigns to prevent recurrence of defects.
• Share daily product audit reports and inspection results with the team, including weighted DPV (Defects Per Vehicle) results.
• Submit comprehensive product audit reports to the plant and relevant customers.
• Share daily WIP (Work In Progress) reports with throughput of ready units.

• Quality Control
• Vehicle Inspection
• Data Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Documentation Management
• Communication
• Driving

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferably Automotive, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering).
• Certification in quality control is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in vehicle inspections in a busy automobile manufacturing plant.
• Must be an experienced driver.