Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Type: Internship
Reports to: NPI-Manager
BasiGo is an early stage e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionise the public transportation sector by providing matatu owners with a cost effective electric alternative to diesel. BasiGo is seeking highly motivated intern candidates to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Thika, Kenya. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will be part of BasiGo’s manufacturing engineering team, supporting the bring-up of electric vehicle assembly in Kenya. Interns will get exposure to how electric vehicles are designed, produced, and tested in a high-volume environment.
You might like this job if:
- You believe electric transportation is the future and want to make it a reality.
- You want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you learn constantly.
- You want to help make Kenya a leader in the manufacturing of modern electric vehicles.
- You want to create a cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced future for African cities.
Responsibilities:
- Support manufacturing engineering team in the development of assembly processes and systems to support high-volume vehicle manufacturing
- Assist with the creation of assembly documentation to support the vehicle manufacturing process including drawings, images, work instructions, and parts lists.
- Assist with the documentation of quality and safety and quality procedures for CKD bus assembly.
- Assist with capturing and analysing data from the manufacturing process and continuously improving manufacturing efficiency and quality.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or at least 3 years completed in an Accredited Engineering Degree program
- Engineering Foundation in basic mechanical and electrical systems
- Interest in Automotive and Electric Vehicle Industry
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools including working with documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and shared folders.
Desired Skills & Attitude
- Experience in manufacturing systems.
- Experience with 2D or 3D CAD systems
- Ability to work closely and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail in technical communications
- Willingness to communicate proactively with BasiGo and production facility staff to seek clarity on process
BasiGo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by law.
