- Company: Gearbox
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: – Education/Teaching Jobs in KenyaEngineering Jobs in Kenya
About this role
The job holder is responsible for supporting Mechanical/Mechatronic and/or Electrical engineering (technical) training, design and production within the Company.
Key responsibilities
- Assess training needs and certification requirements
- Create instructor materials including but not limited to: course outlines, background material, instructional materials, training aids, and training schedules
- Deploy training to training participants
- Conduct presentations and/or webinars to support remote learning and/or meetings
- Assist in the design of computer-based and multimedia curriculum
- Ensure the quality and consistency of course content throughout a course life cycle to ensure excellent end-use experience
- Manage the training program in accordance with business needs, training curriculum and Occupational Health and Safety requirements
- Plan and direct classroom training, electronic learning, multimedia programs, and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, conferences and workshops
- Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Key qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in some or all of the below mentioned areas
- Workplace safety and procedures
- Workshop technology (fabrication and finishing)
- Welding
- CNC machine operation
- Mechanical Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Human Centred Design (HCD)
- Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
- Ability to perform related functions, including but not limited to:
- understanding and following directions
- reading and comprehension of schematic diagrams and manuals
- reading gauges
- knowledge of verbal and physical commands
- maintenance and cleaning equipment
- Ability to react quickly in unexpected emergencies
- Demonstrable oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrable project management skills
- Kenyan citizen, or in possession of a valid Kenyan work permit
- Membership to relevant professional bodies is an added advantage
Key competencies
- Ability to follow instructions and successfully complete medium to high complexity tasks
- Ability to work in an environment with set operating standards, policies and procedures
- Ability to quickly adopt to a fast changing work environment
- Open to giving and receiving feedback;
- Focus on continuous improvement especially in technical instruction, verbal and written communication
- Display courage and pro-actively solves problems
- Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively with others