Senior Powertrain Systems Engineer Job Placement – Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC)

Job Title:      Senior
Powertrain Systems Engineer

Organization: Kiira
Motors Corporation (KMC)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

Kiira Motors
Corporation (KMC) is an Automotive Manufacturing Company incorporated by
Government of Uganda and Makerere University to champion value addition in the
Domestic Automotive Industry for job creation and diversification of the
economy.

Job Summary:  The Senior Powertrain Systems Engineer is
responsible for directing powertrain project activities through application of
proficient technical knowledge and leadership competencies. The span of
powertrain projects responsibly includes initial gathering of the voice of the
customer performance requirements, product definition, product design, product
development, manufacturing support and product launch.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Provide project leadership, mentoring, and training for new or
    junior-level powertrain engineers on design and development processes,
    software, procedures, specifications, etc;
  • Guide reviews and reports on engineering metrics and/or test results
    through engineering reports and written correspondence to ensure timely
    and effective communication with supervisors and colleagues;
  • Conduct Design, development, and failure analysis through the use of
    DFMEA, customer returns, or specific development projects;
  • Support the implementation of design changes to improve quality,
    performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of
    designs and problem solving techniques;
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering personnel on various
    powertrain systems and makes presentations to internal and external
    customers on different programs or products as required;
  • Develop the necessary documentation relating to the development of
    powertrain systems;
  • Mentor and train other technical support staff on technical and
    procedural matters; and
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Powertrain & EE systems
    Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The applicant for the Kiira Motors Senior Powertrain Systems
    Engineer job should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) in
    Electrical Engineering or Related Field from a recognized Institution;
  • Must be a registered Engineer by a recognized professional body; and
  • Master’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Engineering/Operations
    Management or Related Field from a recognized Institution is an added
    advantage.
  • General working experience of at least four (4) years; two (2) of
    which should have been served in a Powertrain Systems Engineer Position in
    a reputable organization preferably in the automotive industry

Competencies

Technical

  • Familiar with powertrain systems, powertrain configurations (ICE,
    Hybrid, EV) related regulations, requirements, design and release;
  • Background of powertrain system design and validation, including
    durability, NVH and all functional requirements;
  • Acquainted with system functions such as NVH/CFD/FEA, Chassis and
    Body etc;
  • Knowledge of FMECA/FMEA, FEA, EPL’s, OEM Engineering Release
    Process, QS9000; and
  • Strong Background in Vehicle Electrification and alternative Vehicle
    Propulsions

Behavioral

  • Ethics and integrity;
  • Team work;
  • Concern for results;
  • Listening and effective Communication skills; and
  • Time Management

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Kiira Motors must deliver
your application documents to the Kiira Motors Corporation’s Office at Plot 13
Kimera Road, Ntinda. Kampala. Uganda. Your application documents should include
the following:

  • An application Letter (Cover Letter)
    addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Kiira Motors Corporation.
  • A CV (Please use this CV
    template), Download
    Here
  • Certified copies of Academic Documents
    (Certificates and Transcripts). Only copies certified by the awarding
    institution will be accepted.

Deadline: 28th June 2019 by 5:00pm

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