At GOGO Electric (a Bodawerk brand), we are not just assembling lithium-ion batteries and electric motorcycles—we’re revolutionising the transportation industry in Uganda. Our Battery as a Service (BaaS) model provides an affordable, sustainable solution for boda boda riders nationwide, ensuring they save more money while contributing to a cleaner, greener environment.
With over 2,500 electric motorcycles on the road and 60+ swap stations in operation, we are at the forefront of social innovation. Our goal is simple: to increase our customers’ earnings by reducing fuel costs and maintenance expenses while creating opportunities for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Job Description
Job title: Incoming Quality Engineer
Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Kampala
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Purpose:
The Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Engineer reports to the Quality Manager and ensures supplier materials meet company standards through systematic inspections and record-keeping.
They resolve quality issues, collaborate with Supply Chain on supplier quality, support Engineering on design changes, and work with Operational Excellence on documentation. This role is crucial for maintaining production quality across the value chain.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection of Incoming Materials
- Perform detailed inspections of raw materials and components upon arrival, using established checklists and measurement tools.
- Verify compliance with technical specifications, drawings, and approved quality standards.
- Isolate and document non-conforming materials, coordinating with the Quality Manager and relevant stakeholders for disposition (e.g., rejection, rework, or acceptance with deviation).
- Ensure IQC tools are properly calibrated and maintained, and recommend improvements to inspection methods for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inspection records, including checklists, test results, and photographs of non-conformities.
- Generate detailed incoming inspection reports for management review.
Defect Analysis and Feedback
- Collaborate with the stakeholders to investigate the root cause of recurring material defects.
- Provide structured feedback to suppliers through formal channels, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and verified.
Supplier Quality Evaluation
- Support the development and implementation of a supplier quality performance system, in close collaboration with the Supply Chain and Procurement teams.
- Recommend relevant quality metrics for suppliers and contribute to the creation of scorecards or other evaluation tools.
- Track and document quality-specific supplier metrics, such as defect rates, rejection percentages.
- Communicate material-related quality issues to suppliers in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
- Support periodic supplier quality reviews by providing relevant data and insights from inspections.
Continuous Improvement
- Propose improvements to the incoming inspection process to reduce inspection times and improve defect detection rates.
- Contribute to supplier improvement programs by sharing insights from incoming material trends.
The Ideal Candidate should have:
Education and Experience
● Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
● Experience in incoming quality control or quality assurance in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
Skills and Competencies
● Strong understanding of inspection methods and tools, such as callipers, micrometres, and gauges.
● Basic knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and statistical tools for quality analysis.
● Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes.
● Competency in technical documentation and reporting.
● Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Personal Attributes
● Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
● Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude.
● Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
● Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for someone passionate about E-mobility who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity. If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.
Bodawerk offers a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/AIDS, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.