Production Engineering Intern

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Company Details
Name:BasiGo
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Description: BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing public transport bus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, our team is strategically composed of seasoned entrepreneurs who have spent over a decade working and innovating within electric vehicle technology, mobility in Africa, and renewable energy financing. We are a team dedicated to creating an inclusive sustainable mobility revolution in Africa.
Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate a Production engineering Intern, who is deeply aligned with our mission and values.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with BasiGo OEM’s and vehicle engineering to develop the local assembly strategy for electric vehicle products from CKD kits.
  • Develop assembly process for local assembly of electric vehicles including assembly line planning, assembly process, work instructions, and requirements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
  • Build estimates for production time, throughput, and labor requirements as part of the design process for a new vehicle assembly line.
  • Design assembly process and assembly line that can meet targets for throughput, cost, and quality. 
  • Set up the production line for new vehicle products and components.  
  • Manage production validation builds at the factory for new vehicle products and components.  
  • Manage handoff of the production process for new vehicles and components to BasiGo’s manufacturing operations team.
  • Ensure the material requirements and assembly process for new vehicles are comprehensively documented with supporting training materials as required
  • Support assembly process training for internal staff and partner staff.
  • Support manufacturing operations in logging, analysis, documentation and  resolution of production issues as they arise.
  • Engineer continuous improvements to process, instructions, and tooling to realize improvements in production throughput, efficiency, and quality.
  • Ensure that product and process changes from engineering follow strict change control procedures so as to prevent issues with output, safety, and quality.
  • Manage H&S requirements in the design of the production line. 

Our ideal candidate would have:

Experience & Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • Some experience working in automotive engineering and/or manufacturing would be preferred
  • Fluency in 3D and 2D CAD Systems such as SolidWorks, Catia, Wildfire, OnShape, and/or AutoCAD to a university or college level understanding is a must
  • Some understanding of manufacturing of vehicles or vehicle components with a preference for electric vehicles
  • Some understanding of the planning of assembly lines and production systems.
  • Understanding of automotive systems with a preference for electric vehicle systems.

Skills & Attitude

  • Strong technical presentation skills
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • Ability to work on a production line resolving issues.
  • Detail-oriented across all aspects of vehicle engineering, safety, and quality
  • Demonstrate ability to independently manage and execute technical projects
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
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