QA/Metrology Assistant (Manufacturing)

Engineering

K sh 56,000 – 74,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Ruaraka Overview: Precision is everything in this manufacturing environment. As a QA Assistant, you’ll sample parts, take measurements, and quarantine any nonconforming lots before they reach customers. Accuracy isn’t optional; every vernier reading, micrometer check, and weight count contributes directly to product quality. Our client runs tight production schedules but expects strict adherence to calibration and logging. Gauges and scales carry regular calibration stickers, and it’s your responsibility to ensure logs are current, reliable, and easily auditable. Your data will drive discussions with production teams, so clarity and honesty matter. Daily tasks include measuring samples, recording results, maintaining calibration logs, raising and closing NCRs, and keeping sampling areas tidy. Attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping prevent errors from cascading into customer complaints. Success in this role is measured by first-pass yield, audit scores, NCR closure times, and timely sampling. You’ll quickly learn to spot patterns, interpret measurements, and recommend corrective actions before issues escalate. The role offers a clear growth path from QA Assistant to QA Technician, QA Analyst, and ultimately QA Lead. If you enjoy precise, repeatable work and thrive on facts and tidy documentation, this environment will help you build a robust career in quality assurance. Key Responsibilities: - Measure samples with vernier/micrometer/weight scales; record accurately. - Maintain calibration logs and stickers; schedule checks. - Raise/close NCRs; track corrective actions. - Keep clean sampling areas and retained samples. Education & Experience: - Diploma in QA/Manufacturing/Mechanical; 0–2 years. Skills: - Measurement tools, basic stats, report writing, and integrity. KPIs: - First-pass yields, audit score, NCR closure time, sampling timeliness. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 56,000–74,000. - Calibration stipend: KES 1,500/month for log accuracy. Estimates depend on gauge proficiency tests and shift coverage. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, training. Growth Path: - QA Assistant → QA Technician → QA Analyst → QA Lead.