Assistant Manager Inspection

Our company values its employees as the most important asset and a key competitive advantage. We foster a culture of innovation and imagination, aiming to attract and retain top talent by providing encouragement, motivation, and a strong sense of belonging to the company’s mission. This role focuses on ensuring quality assurance through thorough inspection and testing of materials procured for the Transmission and Distribution departments, following relevant specifications and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct timely inspections of transmission, distribution, TSW production, and safety materials at vendor premises and KE storage sites.
- Perform SAP data recording for all material parameters and provide acceptance or rejection advice to the General Manager based on inspection results.
- Ensure all documentation aligns with purchase order requirements and confirm materials meet established quality standards.
- Execute factory acceptance tests (FAT) at vendor locations, including inspection, acceptance/rejection decisions, and issuance of Material Acceptance Certificates (MAC) or rejection letters.
- Educate and collaborate with vendors to improve material quality and align their practices with international standards.
- Coordinate inspections of transformers, trollies, and switchgear of various ratings in collaboration with the Transformer and Switchgear Workshop.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for faulty or under-warranty equipment and ensure same-day SAP posting for material availability.
- Manage warranty claims by coordinating with vendors for lifting, dispute resolution, repair, or replacement of rejected transmission and distribution materials.
- Follow up with vendors on timely lifting of rejected materials, including issuing legal notices when necessary.
- Oversee in-house and external laboratory testing for chemical composition and purity of materials delivered to KE stores and used by KE departments.
- Assist the Deputy General Manager in achieving departmental strategic goals and objectives as directed by the Head of Customer Services.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in quality assurance, inspection, and materials testing.
- Familiarity with KE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), IEC standards, and SAP data management.
- Strong knowledge of chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical testing processes.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with vendors and internal departments to ensure quality compliance and timely resolution of warranty issues.

KE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of age, color, origin, disability, race, religion, gender, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Suitability for persons with disabilities will be assessed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the quality assurance processes that support KE’s mission, working in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.