Timothy Rurimo Kihara
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic engineering graduate with hands-on experience at Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers, excelling in machine operation and quality control. Proficient in AutoCAD and fluid mechanics, I thrive in high-pressure environments while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Passionate about community growth, I inspire the younger generation through innovative problem-solving and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Automotive Manufacturing & Assembly
- Vehicle chassis and body assembly
- Installation of mechanical components (e.g., suspension, braking, steering systems)
- Quality control and inspection of vehicle components
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of automotive systems
- Troubleshooting mechanical faults in vehicle assemblies
- Lubrication and servicing of moving parts (e.g., bearings, shafts, and gears)
- Working with hydraulic braking and suspension systems
- Understanding pneumatic tools and their use in vehicle assembly
- Troubleshooting fluid power systems in automotive applications
- Workplace safety procedures in an automotive manufacturing plant
- Fire safety, risk assessment, and accident prevention
- Environmental sustainability measures in vehicle production
- At KVM, I worked with the following companies: MAN (trucks), Renault (trucks), BasiGo (electric buses), Nissan (e.g., Hardbody, Navara), Volkswagen (e.g., VW Polo, VW T-Cross), Hyundai (e.g., Hyundai HD trucks), Foton (Chinese heavy trucks and light-duty vehicles), Ashok Leyland (buses and trucks), Tata Motors (trucks and buses), Isuzu (pickups, trucks, and buses), and Hino (mainly trucks and buses).
- Automotive assembly
Intern
Bidco Africa
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Manufacturing & Production Processes
- Machine operation and troubleshooting in production lines
- Material handling and processing
- Quality control and inspection of mechanical components
- Optimization of production efficiency
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical systems
- Lubrication, alignment, and calibration of rotating equipment
- Repair and servicing of industrial machines (e.g., pumps, conveyors, gear systems)
- Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Steam boiler operation and maintenance
- Understanding cooling and heating systems used in production
- Welding, machining, and sheet metal work
- Pipefitting and assembling mechanical structures
- Use of hand tools and power tools for mechanical repairs
- Manufacturing & Production Processes
- Assisted in assembling vehicle components on production line.
Intern
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Institution that teaches on engineering skills and operations
- Engineering operations such as welding, excavation, casting, wheel alignment, drilling, turning, internal and external thread cutting, operation of electric circuits such as ring circuits, one-way and two-way switching, carpentry, masonry, plumbing etc.
- Handling of machines such as lathe machine, CNC milling machine, Drilling press, Table saw, MIG welding machine, TIG welding machine, Spot welding machine, Excavator, Forklift, Slab Cutter, Wheel Alignment Machine etc.
- Engineering operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Juja05.2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Moi High School Kabarak
Kabarak, Kenya01.2019
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Riara Group of Schools
Ngong' Road12.2015
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Equipment maintenance
- SolidWorks
- Inventor
- Charismatic leader
- Strong passion for growth of the community
- Inspiring the younger generation
- Eager to give back to the community
- Enjoy new challenges
- Very focused on goals
- Emotionally intuitive
- Handle high pressure environments
- Machine operation
- Presentations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fluid mechanics
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
Leadership Roles
- Games and Sports prefect, 2018, High School
- Games and Sports captain, 2019, High School
- Captain of the Moi High School Kabarak football team, 2018-2019
- Coach, 2020, Kirathimo Football Club
- Captain, 2023, JKUAT Football Club
- Leader, 2024, Church Sports team, CITAM Karen Daily Vocational Bible School (DVBS)
- JKUAT CU Sports Committee Treasurer, 2024
- Committee member, Church Sports Ministry Committee, CITAM Karen, True
Other Accomplishments
- Career Day, Karima Girls' High school, Nyandarua, 2021, Speaker and mentor
- Mentoring, Kirathimo Primary School, 2021
- East African Summer school on Optics and Lasers, Multimedia University of Kenya, 05/06/24, 05/17/24
- Design and assembly of an automated Solar Powered Irrigation Pumping System, 09/01/24, 05/20/25, The main objective was to design and integrate an automated solar-powered irrigation system for local farmers. The specific objectives of the project were to develop an irrigation system that consistently delivers water under varying environmental conditions, to incorporate automation in the energy system to ensure efficient solar energy storage and usage and lastly to introduce automation for better control over irrigation schedules based on soil moisture and crop requirements. We successfully designed the system and drafted a project proposal presented to the University examination panel in December 2024, then went on to fabricate, assemble and automate the system successfully and presented it to the University examination panel on 05/20/25.
Contacts
- Anthony Gitahi, Lecturer, JKUAT, Mechanical Engineering Department, gitahi.eng@jkuat.ac.ke, +254722845631
- Pst. Ian Bisset, Reverend, Citam Nanyuki, iomondi@citam.org, P.O BOX 42254, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, +254705016208
- Charles Antonny, Head of Entertainment Dpt, Moi High School Kabarak, Charlist2030@gmail.com, P.O BOX 10, Kabarak, Nakuru, 20157, +254722816131
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/12/01
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christian
Languages
- English, First Language
- Swahili, C2 Proficient
- German, B1 Intermediate
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Watching sports
- Swimming
- Running
Weaknesses
- Perfectionist, trying to get even the minor details right
- May move too fast for peers when completing tasks due to overly focusing on tasks
Industrial Visits
- Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM)
- Isuzu East Africa
- Kindaruma Hydroelectric Power Station
Affiliations
- I played for the JKUAT football team in the National KUSA games from 2021-2024
- I represented the JKUAT team in FKF National Division Two games from the year 2021-2023
- I represented Juja Community FC(JYSA) in FKF National Division Two games from 2023-2024
- I coach Karen Soccer club for children of ages 5-14 at CITAM Karen from March 2025 upto date
Timeline
Intern
Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers
06.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Bidco Africa
06.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Moi High School Kabarak
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Riara Group of Schools